The Mastery Charter School Shoemaker Campus, formerly the William Shoemaker Junior High School, is a historic, American high school/middle school that is located in the Carroll Park neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is currently a charter school run by Mastery Charter Schools.
Serving 742 students in grades 7-12, Mastery Cs - Shoemaker 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 25% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 742 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mastery Cs - Shoemaker Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mastery Cs - Shoemaker Campus's student population of 742 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
742 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Year Founded
2010
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
All students learn and thrive
School Rankings
Mastery Cs - Shoemaker 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 - Shoemaker Campus is 0.22, 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
#2548 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
6%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
88%
14%
White
1%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
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 - Shoemaker Campus's ranking?
Mastery Cs - Shoemaker Campus is ranked #2548 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Mastery Cs - Shoemaker Campus often compared to?
Mastery Cs - Shoemaker Campusis often viewed alongside schools like Overbrook High School, Lamberton Robert E School, William A Brummer Elementary 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 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mastery Cs - Shoemaker Campus?
The graduation rate of Mastery Cs - Shoemaker Campus is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mastery Cs - Shoemaker Campus?
742 students attend Mastery Cs - Shoemaker Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Mastery Cs - Shoemaker Campus students are Black, 6% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mastery Cs - Shoemaker Campus?
Mastery Cs - Shoemaker Campus has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mastery Cs - Shoemaker Campus offer ?
Mastery Cs - Shoemaker Campus offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mastery Cs - Shoemaker Campus part of?
Mastery Cs - Shoemaker Campus is part of Mastery CS-Shoemaker Campus School District.
In what neighborhood is Mastery Cs - Shoemaker Campus located?
Mastery Cs - Shoemaker Campus is located in the Hestonville neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 1 other public schools located in Hestonville.
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