Nationally recognized, Mastery Charter Schools is a growing network of middle and high schools that prepare underserved youth for success in higher education and the global economy. We live by our motto: "Excellence. No Excuses."

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Mastery currently operates four schools in Philadelphia serving 2,100 students in grades 7 through 12. Through a unique partnership with the School District of Philadelphia, three of our schools are turnarounds of low performing District schools. After Mastery assumed management of these schools, test scores increased an average of 52 percentage points per subject in every grade and violence and student mobility dropped 80%. Simultaneously, student retention has increased dramatically. We are proud that all of our turnaround schools have closed the achievement gap in 8th grade math and two have closed the gap in reading. These are the same students in the same buildings, showing breakthrough results.

Mastery integrates modern management and effective educational practices to drive student achievement. Our teachers are outstanding and relentlessly committed to student achievement. Mastery instruction means teaching and supporting students until they learn. Student performance data directs every aspect of our work. We create achievement-focused schools by sweating the small stuff while fostering personalized relationships between students and adults. In short, Mastery insists on high expectations and high support so all students can achieve success.

Mastery is planning to open additional elementary and middle/high schools in the coming years.

We won the Gold AND the Silver!
Mastery Charter Schools was recognized by New Leaders for New Schools’ Effective Practice Incentive Community (EPIC) program for its significant student achievement gain on the PSSAs for 2007-08.  Awarded for dramatic gains in student achievement, Mastery Charter Schools is among the 21 highest ranked charter schools in the EPIC National Charter School Consortium. 

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