Enrollment
589
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Philadelphia, PA
Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Te
Federal NCES profile for Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Te, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420003600391Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Te earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #51 of 57
- high schools in Philadelphia · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 98.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Te has class sizes larger than 72% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Te ranks #51 of 57 high schools in Philadelphia, PA.
School address
NCES ID 420003600391 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+8% 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
What stands out at Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Te
Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Te is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter high school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, enrolling 589 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 98.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 589 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 477 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #374, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 48/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 295 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 146 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 589 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Philadelphia's high schools, it stands alongside Northeast Hs (3,463 students): Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Te is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.7:1 vs 18.9:1).
Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers is a single-school charter district, so Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Te operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Te compares
Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Te on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.2% | ▲ 69% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 589 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
589
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,961
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat 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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Student-body diversity index 47.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.8, Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Te is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers, which includes Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Te.
$14,961
Per student
-17%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
Similar high schools in Philadelphia
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Northeast Hs
Standard public school
3,463 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Hs
Standard public school
2,472 students 17:1 students per teacher
Central Hs
Standard public school
2,329 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Washington George Hs
Standard public school
1,755 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Franklin Towne Chs
Standard public school
1,292 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Fels Samuel Hs
Standard public school
1,255 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~589 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
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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 14.7:1, which is 8% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, 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 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Te rank among high schools in Philadelphia?
By Resource Investment Index, Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Te ranks #51 of 57 high schools in Philadelphia, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Philadelphia on the city page.
Is Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Te a good school?
Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Te earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers?
None; Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers is a single-school charter district, and Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Te is its only campus.
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