Masterman Julia R Secondary School

1699 SPRING GARDEN ST PHILADELPHIA PA 19130

About Masterman Julia R Secondary School

Masterman Julia R Secondary School, situated on Spring Garden Street in Philadelphia, educates students in grades 5–12. The high school section, grades 9–12, has 465 students, and the student-teacher ratio is 21:1. The school consistently gets good scores and is ranked #8 in the U.S. and #1 in Pennsylvania, with an overall score of 99.96/100.

About 99% of students take AP® courses, and 95% pass at least one AP® exam. The school has top academic results: 100% of students are proficient in math and reading, and 98% are proficient in science. The graduation rate is 99%, which is much above the state average.

Julia R. Masterman has a varied student population, with 60% minorities and 100% economically disadvantaged students, showing it is possible to have both fairness and high standards. This makes it one of the most competitive public high schools in the country and the foremost Secondary School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Contact Information

Address

1699 SPRING GARDEN ST PHILADELPHIA PA 19130

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Phone

(215) 400-7580

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 0%
Reading 98%
State average proficiency is 0% in Math and 98% in Reading.
54
Full-time Teachers
5
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
1186
Total Students
$69020
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 151 IN STEM IN STATE

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at Masterman Julia R Secondary School

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More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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Led by competition winners
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School Ratings

Ranked

151

of 152 in Pennsylvania

Recent News & Updates

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM - 3:19 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 40.9%
Asian 24.7%
Hispanic 7.7%
Black 18%
Two+ Races 8.6%
Native Am. 0%
White
40.9%
Asian
24.7%
Hispanic
7.7%
Black
18%
Two+ Races
8.6%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1186
52.1%
618 Female
47.9%
568 Male

Student Population

1186 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Masterman Julia R. Secondary School ranked 8th best in the nation and 1st in the state of Pennsylvania for the year 2025-2026. It is a public school serving grades 5-12 and quite selective, accepting 7% of applicants for middle school and 3% for high school. There is a strong academic emphasis at the school, as evidenced by 99% of students taking at least one AP exam.

FAQ

Q: What grades does Masterman Julia R Secondary School teach?

A: Masterman Julia R Secondary School teaches grades 5-12 through a demanding curriculum.

Q: Does Masterman Julia R Secondary School provide advanced courses?

A: Masterman Julia R Secondary School does provide Advanced Placement (AP) and honors courses for capable students.

Q: What extracurricular activities are at Masterman Julia R Secondary School?

A: At Masterman Julia R Secondary School, students can take part in clubs, sports, music, and academic contests.

Q: How does Masterman Julia R Secondary School help students with advising?

A: The school has counselors who give academic and college advice, as well as personal support.

Q: Is Masterman Julia R Secondary School known for good academics?

A: Masterman Julia R Secondary School has a good reputation in Pennsylvania because of its academics and student achievement.


Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

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