Mastery CS -Thomas Campus

927 Johnston St
Philadelphia, PA 19148

www.masterycharter.org/

Charter School 1,314 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Mastery Charter School – Thomas Campus is a public charter school located in the South Philadelphia neighborhood of Passyunk Square. Serving students in grades 6 through 12, the school is part of the Mastery Charter Schools network, which operates several campuses throughout Philadelphia and Camden. The school is housed in a historic building that formerly served as a traditional district school, and it maintains a focus on providing a college-preparatory education to students within the local community.

The Thomas Campus is defined by the network’s signature "Mastery" model, which emphasizes high academic standards, structured classroom environments, and a focus on measurable student progress. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for success in higher education, utilizing data-driven instruction and a focus on core subjects. Beyond academics, the school typically emphasizes a strong school culture rooted in clear behavioral expectations and a supportive community, aiming to foster both intellectual growth and character development for its diverse student body.

1,314

Total Students

79.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mastery CS -Thomas Campus
Demographic	Student Count
White	116
Hispanic	526
Black	375
Asian	212
Two or More	55
American Indian	30

Hispanic
526 (40.0%)
Black
375 (28.5%)
Asian
212 (16.1%)
White
116 (8.8%)
Two or More
55 (4.2%)
American Indian
30 (2.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mastery CS-Thomas Campus
Phone:	(267)236-0036
Website:	http://www.masterycharter.org/
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	1,314
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	79.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 92

Grade 6 88

Grade 7 111

Grade 8 134

Grade 9 118

Grade 10 127