Mast Community Charter School
Philadelphia, PA 19116
Phone: (267) 348-1100
Fax: (267) 348-1217
District: Mast Community Charter School
GreatSchools Rating
charter • Grades KG,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 • 1492 students
Mast Community Charter School, a charter school located in Philadelphia, PA, serves grades K-12 in the Mast Community Charter School.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Mast Community Charter School is a charter school located in Philadelphia, PA. 1492 students attend Mast Community Charter School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 7/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 The Pennsylvania Keystone Exams data from Pennsylvania Department of Education, and using 2025 Pennsylvania System of School Assessment data from Pennsylvania Department of Education. |
| College Readiness | 7/10 | The College Readiness Rating uses this high school's graduation rates, college entrance exam participation and performance, or AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment participation to determine how well schools are preparing students for success in college and beyond. The College Readiness Rating was created using 2019 Average SAT score data from Pennsylvania Department of Education, using 2019 Average ACT score data from Pennsylvania Department of Education, using the following data from the 2021 Civil Rights Data Collection: percentage of students enrolled in IB, AP or Dual Enrollment classes in grades 9-12, using 2025 4-year high school graduation rate data from Pennsylvania Department of Education, and using 2025 demographic data from Pennsylvania Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 6/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Pennsylvania Department of Education. |
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Posted: June 19, 2025
If you want your child to be taught by a computerized, one size fits all curriculum then this is the place for you!
Who needs individualized teaching methods? Computers can be even more boring than burned out teachers!
Trust me, folks. Ive been in philly schools for forty years and Ive never seen a less interesting program
Posted: June 19, 2025
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Posted: April 18, 2024
Posted: April 18, 2024
This school is horrible, teachers are disrespectful, the dumbest rules and they dont even have a right explanation for it. talks about students, cusses at students very horrible school
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Posted: March 23, 2022
MaST is great school. Wonderful teachers, beautiful classrooms. My kids are very happy in there. School provides a great education for kids, teachers are always willing to help, they go above and beyond to help each student to succeed.
Posted: March 23, 2022
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Posted: May 8, 2021
I can only speak for the science/engineering HS courses, but overall the courses were thoroughly challenging and the opportunities were endless. You can make your experience here as fulfilling as you want to, limited only by how many hours are in a day and how motivated you are. Overall, great experience!
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Posted: June 19, 2019
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I love it there! My kids are excelling in the social and academics.
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Posted: September 7, 2016
Academically, very effective
Teaching social skills, self esteem and confidence, creativity, etc., I think they were not very effective
Posted: September 7, 2016
I think it's unreasonable for any kindergartener to have homework on a daily basis, much less 30+ minutes of homework
Posted: September 7, 2016
Posted: September 7, 2016
My daughter attended MAST for kindergarten. We have since moved out of the Philadelphia School District, so my review is based on her 1 year there. On a positive note, this school has fantastic facilities. They work really hard to fundraise, and make sure that the school is improving. When we went to tour the school, I was blown away by the 3D printing lab, robotics lab, media equipment, etc. If you have an older (high school) age student and are lucky enough to get a spot at MaST, go for it.
Unfortunately, I think they really missed the mark on early education. It seemed like academic achievement and test scores were the only concerns at this school. When my 5 year old daughter got her first report card, most of the areas showed a mark of unsatisfactory or needs improvement. I was extremely concerned, and brought this up at her conference. Her teacher assured me that she was doing fine, and those marks were based on where she should be by the end of the year, which makes perfect sense, if all you care about is showing a paper trail of academic improvement. I emailed my daughter's teacher a few times throughout the year to diplomatically express my concerns, and I never felt like she heard me or cared that I had concerns. On one occasion, I wrote a very carefully worded email expressing my disappointment at how much time the children spent inside, watching movies during recess in the winter. The response I got was very defensive, and nothing changed.
My daughter also had homework every night, except Friday. Usually the homework consisted of 3 worksheets, and took about 20-30 minutes if my daughter was focused. All in all, I didn't think much of her kindergarten experience. I don't think she got the support and encouragement that a young learner needs, nor the freedom to just act like a kid sometimes.
Posted: October 7, 2015
The encourage you to try hard, do your best, and teach you in the best way possible.
Posted: October 7, 2015
There is enough homework being given so that you can not be overloaded and at the same time not have enough that you don't learn. Some nights yes there is a lot of homework, but that is for the good of the students, because sometimes there is barely any homework. It depends on the day.
Posted: October 7, 2015
Mast develops a friendly atmosphere, where it is safe, and teaches students to become better people, and be better people, such as being honest about assignments, and fair in their judgment of others.
Posted: October 7, 2015
Mast is a great school, I have been going there since kindergarten, and I will be moving up this year. I love Mast, Mast has lots of clubs, and activities for after school. The teachers are great, and really help you do your best. The atmosphere in the school is friendly, with lots of caring teachers to help you out, and make you learn. If you go to Mast you will get a better education, than you do in a regular public school. Good Luck in the Lottery! :-)
Posted: November 23, 2014
this school is great i've been here since kindergarten and now in eighth grade it been a wonderful experience and i will continue to go to this school till eighth
Posted: October 7, 2014
My school is MaST Community Charter School. My daughter is currently at 1st grade, and she loves MaST School. We got lucky and get to school in kindergarten, wonderful teachers, Very good atmosphere, perfect education, lots of clubs for kids from K to 12 Grade. Cant ask for more, very appreciated for the work the school staff do for the kids.
Posted: May 1, 2014
It was a blessing to have this option for my son. He's been there since kindergarten and is now a junior. It has not only provided him with a great education, state of the art tools, but also a sense of community. Unfortunately, the public school system has gone downhill demanding other options for parents to give their kids a good education without killing their finances.
Posted: February 22, 2014
This is an exceptional school... 5,000 + on the waiting list is the proof. Teachers are top notch, technology is the best of the best. This isn't an ordinary school with books and blackboards. It's IPads and Smart Boards. The best of the best.
Posted: September 5, 2013
Very great school I encourage every person to enroll his children there. Both of my children are attending Mast.
Posted: August 23, 2013
MaST is a great school for my 4 children. The staff is friendly and quick to discuss the students progress with parents and to answer any questions. We have been very happy with the quality of education our children are receiving and look forward to a bright future for our children!
Posted: June 22, 2011
This is a great school. My daughter attended MaST from grades 7 through 12. She was very well prepared for college and is holding down close to a 4.0 GPA. In addition to general academics, the school also provides courses in electronic media and computer studies/certifications. The astronomy tower/telescope is awesome. The new building wing that recently opened will have an e-book lending library and individual study stations. Admission is via application and an annual open lottery system.
Posted: May 16, 2011
The BEST school in the state of Pennsylvania! I have two children attending MaST and they (and I) could not be happier!
Posted: May 3, 2011
Being a student at this school for ten years, I believe this school is one of the best schools in the country if not the best!
Posted: April 23, 2011
MaST provides an excellent learning environment for my children. Every teacher is dedicated to their students' success. Our family has been a part of the MaST family for well over 10 years now & we couldn't be happier!
Posted: March 16, 2011
We have been with this school for the last 7 years, with the luck of the lottery and we could not be happier with this school!
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| Base | Distance |
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| NSA Philadelphia | 6.5 mi. |
| NAS Willow Grove | 9.9 mi. |
| Coast Guard Philadelphia | 14.4 mi. |
| McGuire AFB | 22.9 mi. |
| Fort Dix | 26.2 mi. |
| Joint Base Lakehurst | 37 mi. |
| Earle Naval Station | 46.3 mi. |
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