Enrollment
589
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 420003600391 Charter school
Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Te — Philadelphia, PA
Federal NCES profile for Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Te, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 25/100.
👥 Class size 43
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 13.5:1 Pennsylvania avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.2%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Te compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Te reports 589 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 40.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% above the Pennsylvania state mean of 13.5:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 11% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 98.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 69% above the Pennsylvania average and 90% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 295 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 45.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers spends $15,782 per pupil district-wide, below the Pennsylvania average of $22,745 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 77.8% from local sources (property taxes), 1.5% from the state, and 20.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Te compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Pennsylvania state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.2% | ▲ 69% | 58.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 589 | top 69% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
98.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 69% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
— 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Pennsylvania — lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
45.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,782
per pupil, district-wide
— below Pennsylvania avg of $22,745
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 295 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 146 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 589 Top 69% in Pennsylvania — larger than 31% of 2,930 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 40.0
Students per teacher 14.2:1 +5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 98.2% +69% vs state
NCES ID 420003600391
Student demographics
African American 70.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
White 7.5%
Asian 7.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.5%
Two or More 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 70.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 295:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 45.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 146
Expulsions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers, which includes Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Te.
$15,782
Per student
-31%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $22,745
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 77.8%
State 1.5%
Federal 20.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Te
How many students attend Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Te?
Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Te has 589 students enrolled. It is a high school in Philadelphia, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Te?
The student-teacher ratio at Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Te is 14.2:1, which is 5% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.5:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Te?
98.2% of students at Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Te are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Te?
The largest demographic group at Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Te is African American at 70.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Philadelphia, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Te?
Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Te has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.