Preparatory CS of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers

School Overview
The Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics, Science, Technology, and Careers (often referred to as Prep Charter) is a public charter school located in the Point Breeze neighborhood of South Philadelphia. It serves students in grades 9 through 12, with an educational mission centered on fostering academic excellence through a curriculum heavily weighted toward STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). The school aims to prepare its diverse student body for post-secondary education and career readiness by integrating rigorous core academics with practical technological skills.

In addition to its focus on math and science, Prep Charter emphasizes a structured, supportive learning environment designed to encourage student engagement and personal development. The school utilizes a variety of teaching methodologies to meet individual student needs and often collaborates with community partners to provide extracurricular opportunities and career-focused experiences. By bridging the gap between high school and the demands of a modern, technology-driven workforce, the institution strives to equip its students with the critical thinking and problem-solving abilities necessary for future success in collegiate and professional settings.
589
Total Students
41.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Preparatory CS of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers
Demographic Student Count
White44
Hispanic67
Black415
Asian43
Two or More4
American Indian1
Pacific Islander15
  • Black
    415 (70.5%)
  • Hispanic
    67 (11.4%)
  • White
    44 (7.5%)
  • Asian
    43 (7.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    15 (2.5%)
  • Two or More
    4 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Preparatory CS of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers
Phone: (215)334-6144
Website: http://prepchs.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 589
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 41.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 184
Grade 10 168
Grade 11 134
Grade 12 103

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Preparatory CS of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers
Grade Student Count
Grade 9184
Grade 10168
Grade 11134
Grade 12103
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Preparatory CS of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female28047.5%
Male30952.5%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)