Frederick Douglass Mastery CS vs HS of Engineering & Science
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 682 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frederick Douglass Mastery CS
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
528 students
HS of Engineering & Science
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 7–12
851 students
| Measure | Frederick Douglass Mastery CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | HS of Engineering & Science Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1579 of 1,627 | #360 of 618 |
| National rank | #48334 of 50,301 | #6437 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 528 | 851 |
| Enrollment | 528 | 851 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 28.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 93% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 77% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •HS of Engineering & Science scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.5 vs 13.4).
- •HS of Engineering & Science does better on math proficiency (77% vs 14%).
- •HS of Engineering & Science does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 30%).
- •HS of Engineering & Science does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.1% vs 99.4%).
- •Frederick Douglass Mastery CS does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 28.4).
- •HS of Engineering & Science is the larger school with 851 students compared with 528.
- •Frederick Douglass Mastery CS is a charter school while HS of Engineering & Science is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Frederick Douglass Mastery CS better than HS of Engineering & Science?
On the Success Index (US), HS of Engineering & Science ranks higher (57.5 vs 13.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Frederick Douglass Mastery CS and HS of Engineering & Science?
About 682 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frederick Douglass Mastery CS: 528. HS of Engineering & Science: 851. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frederick Douglass Mastery CS and HS of Engineering & Science rank in Pennsylvania?
Frederick Douglass Mastery CS is 1579th of 1,627 and HS of Engineering & Science is 360th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).