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Julia R. Masterman Secondary School

1699 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19130 | (215) 299-4661 | Website

badge #46 in National Rankings | College Readiness Score 92.2/100.0

Overview

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Julia R. Masterman Secondary School is ranked 1st within Pennsylvania. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® course work and exams. The AP® participation rate at Julia R. Masterman Secondary School is 98 percent. The student body makeup is 47 percent male and 53 percent female, and the total minority enrollment is 59 percent. Julia R. Masterman Secondary School is 1 of 48 high schools in the School District of Philadelphia.

Quick Stats

5-12

Grades

1178

Total Enrollment

22:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

2016 Rankings

Julia R. Masterman Secondary School is ranked #46 in the National Rankings and earned a gold medal. Schools are ranked based on their performance on state-required tests and how well they prepare students for college. Read more about how we rank the Best High Schools.

All rankings:

Scorecard

  • College Readiness Index
    92.2
  • AP® Tested
    98%
  • AP® Passed
    92%
  • Mathematics Proficiency
    100%
  • English Proficiency
    100%

Students/Teachers

These counts and percentages of students and teachers are from data reported by schools to the government.

Total Enrollment 1,178

Total Minority Enrollment (% of total) 59% ?

Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total) 32% ?

Full-Time Teachers 54

More About Student Body »

Test Scores

U.S. News calculates these values based on student performance on state exit exams and internationally available exams on college-level course work (AP®/IB exams).

College Readiness Index 92.2 ?

Subject Proficiency
School
District
State

More About Test Scores »

School Data

School profile information is based on government data.

Graduation Rate 97%

Grades Served 5-12

Setting Large City

Charter School No ?

Magnet School No ?

Eligible for Title I Funding Yes ?

District

This information relates to high schools run by this school's state operating agency. Many districts contain only one high school.

Total Schools 48

Total Students 36,968

College Readiness (district average) 15.4

Proficient in English (district average) 52%

Proficient in Mathematics (district average) 38%

Subject Proficiency Comparison (English vs. Mathematics)
English
Mathematics

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Data are based on the 2013-2014 school year.

AP® and Advanced Placement® are registered trademarks of the College Board. Used with permission.

International Baccalaureate (IB) data provided by International Baccalaureate of North America. Used with permission.

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Best High Schools in Pennsylvania

#1
Julia R. Masterman Secondary School
#2
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#3
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#4
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Nearby Schools

Julia R. Masterman Secondary School is 1 of 48 schools in the School District of Philadelphia.

Julia R. Masterman Secondary School

1699 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19130

#46 in National Rank

Franklin Lc

616 North 15th St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19130

Franklin Benjamin High School

550 North Broad St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19130

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