Preparatory CS of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers

Preparatory CS of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers is a tight-knit senior high in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, overseen by Preparatory CS of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers. The school caters to 589 students in grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 738 students per school, that is 20% below typical.

Operationally, Preparatory CS of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers answers to Preparatory CS of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers, which sets policy, hires staff, and reports enrollment to the state.

In terms of who attends, Preparatory CS of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers reports that 70% of the student body identifies as Black. Beyond that, the school shows 11% Hispanic, 7% White, 7% Asian, 3% Pacific Islander. That is considerably more Black than the county at large, where the share is closer to 39%.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school reports having 42 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 14.1:1. The state averages around 12.8:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical.

Across the wider county, census data for Philadelphia County shows median household income runs about $61,953, roughly 35% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 17% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Philadelphia County runs 309 public schools (combined enrollment of about 182,005 students), of which Preparatory CS of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers is one.

The closest other public school is Universal Vare CS, roughly 0.2 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The school occupies a downtown site. Preparatory CS of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers operates as a public charter school, meaning it is publicly funded but governed independently of the surrounding district's traditional schools.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count shrank 3%: 610 students in 2018 compared to 589 in 2025. The White share of enrollment edged down from 18% to 7% over that span. Class-load math has fell: from 18.5:1 in 2018 to 14.1:1 in 2025.

On the community side, the feed for Preparatory CS of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers typically covers open house dates, ride-share offers, and field-trip permission slips. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.