The Jules E. Mastbaum Area Vocational/Technical School is a public high school in Kensington, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a part of the School District of Philadelphia and serves grades 9–12. It was named after Jules Ephraim Mastbaum.
Serving 588 students in grades 9-12, Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-technical School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 588 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-technical School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-technical School's student population of 588 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
588 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 13, 2026
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-technical School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-technical School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2488 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
45%
15%
Black
43%
14%
White
5%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-technical School's ranking?
Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-technical School is ranked #2488 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-technical School?
The graduation rate of Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-technical School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-technical School?
588 students attend Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-technical School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-technical School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-technical School?
Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-technical School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-technical School offer ?
Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-technical School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-technical School part of?
Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-technical School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-technical School located?
Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-technical School is located in the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 106 other public schools located in North Philadelphia.
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