Mastery Schools is a network of 24 charter schools with over 14,000 students in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Camden, New Jersey. It is headquartered at the Mastery Charter Pickett Campus in Germantown, Philadelphia.
Serving 905 students in grades 6-12, Mastery Cs-pickett Campus ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 905 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mastery Cs-pickett Campus's student population of 905 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
905 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
First Day of School
Thu. Aug 28, 2025
Last Day of School
Sat. May 30, 2026
School Rankings
Mastery Cs-pickett Campus ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mastery Cs-pickett Campus is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2643 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
92%
14%
White
n/a
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mastery Cs-pickett Campus's ranking?
Mastery Cs-pickett Campus is ranked #2643 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Mastery Cs-pickett Campus often compared to?
Mastery Cs-pickett Campusis often viewed alongside schools like Multicultural Academy Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mastery Cs-pickett Campus?
The graduation rate of Mastery Cs-pickett Campus is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mastery Cs-pickett Campus?
905 students attend Mastery Cs-pickett Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Mastery Cs-pickett Campus students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mastery Cs-pickett Campus?
Mastery Cs-pickett Campus has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mastery Cs-pickett Campus offer ?
Mastery Cs-pickett Campus offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mastery Cs-pickett Campus part of?
Mastery Cs-pickett Campus is part of Mastery CS-Pickett Campus School District.
In what neighborhood is Mastery Cs-pickett Campus located?
Mastery Cs-pickett Campus is located in the Northwest Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 11 other public schools located in Northwest Philadelphia.
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