At a glance
Reported students
651
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
38.99
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania high enrollment
58th percentile
Compared with 712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
415.5
Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-Technical School: 651 reported students.
State peer staffing position
87th percentile
16.7:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 656
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.9:1
What the reported data says about Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-Technical School
Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-Technical School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Philadelphia. It is one of 220 current school records connected to Philadelphia City SD. NCES reports 651 students for 2024–25.
Among 712 high schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 571 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 58th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.7:1, above the Pennsylvania median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (46.2%) and Black (42.9%). English learners represent 14.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 22.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-Technical School
- 1How do the reported 16.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 38.99 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 14.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 22.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.9%
- Hispanic46.2%
- Black42.9%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial4.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Philadelphia City SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Creative and Performing Arts
High · Grades 09–12
643 reported students
Hill Freedman World Academy
High · Grades 06–12
640 reported students
Gamp
High · Grades 05–12
634 reported students
South Philadelphia HS
High · Grades 09–12
684 reported students
Roxborough HS
High · Grades 09–12
613 reported students
Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush
High · Grades 09–12
599 reported students
Public schools near Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-Technical School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington HS High · Philadelphia City SD | 09–12 | 458 | 0.9 mi |
| Kensington Health Sciences High · Philadelphia City SD | 09–12 | 457 | 1 mi |
| The Linc High · Philadelphia City SD | 09–12 | 223 | 1.4 mi |
| Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS High · Philadelphia City SD | 09–12 | 510 | 1.5 mi |
| Penn Treaty Sch High · Philadelphia City SD | 06–12 | 398 | 1.6 mi |
| Edison HS/Fareira Skills High · Philadelphia City SD | 09–12 | 983 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-Technical School
What grades does Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-Technical School serve?
Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-Technical School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (career and technical school) in Philadelphia City SD.
How many students attend Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-Technical School?
Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-Technical School reported 651 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 58th percentile among 712 Pennsylvania high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 656 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-Technical School?
The calculated ratio is 16.7:1, based on 651 students and 38.99 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-Technical School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-Technical School is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-Technical School in?
Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-Technical School is part of Philadelphia City SD, based in Philadelphia, PA, which operates 220 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-Technical School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kensington HS (0.9 mi), Kensington Health Sciences (1 mi), The Linc (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.