Hardy Williams High School - Mastery Schools

About Our School

Hardy Williams High School serves students in 7th through 12th grade in Southwest Philadelphia. Below, you’ll find information about how we support our students in achieving academic success, empower them to select postsecondary pathways that align with their long-term goals, and ensure they thrive after graduation, all while supporting their holistic development in a safe and secure school environment.

695

Students

7-12

Grades

Health Institute at Hardy

We offer a unique career-connected learning opportunity known as the Health Institute at Hardy (HIH), led by Mastery Schools and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and supported by the Healthcare Career-Connected Learning Initiative, funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies. This innovative initiative aims to equip students with the knowledge, experience, confidence, skills, credentials, and connections they need to succeed in healthcare, making in-demand, well-paying careers accessible after graduation while providing access to internships in high school. Career pathways associated with the program include clinical care, hospital operations, and healthcare administration. 

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We offer rigorous, engaging, and relevant coursework, along with career-connected learning opportunities that emphasize real-world applications and experiences. Our approach ensures that students are aware of all of the options available to them, helps them discover their passions, and provides a solid foundation for their future success. 

Honors & AP Courses

Honors classes challenge students to develop critical thinking skills and hone their study habits, and AP classes enable students to earn college credit while still in high school. Offerings include:

  • AP Government
  • AP Art
  • Honors Geometry
  • Honors Algebra II

To learn more about Mastery’s academic approach and the range of student supports available, please visit our Academic Program page.

We provide ample support to students planning to advance to college after graduation through:

  • College selection and acceptance support (advising, tours, essay feedback, test prep)
  • Support to apply for scholarships and financial aid
  • Dual enrollment opportunities with the Community College of Philadelphia, College Together, and the National Education Equity Lab enable students to earn college credit while still in high school

Every Mastery school has a dedicated school culture team that is responsible for ensuring a positive and safe school community. Our schools observe common rituals, such as morning circles, community meetings, and school events that celebrate the school community and the joy of learning. We also ensure that school rules and values are consistently supported and enforced. Our teachers adopt standard school-wide classroom behavior systems, ensuring that students are held to consistently high expectations. We intentionally create a community that strikes a balance between structure and student independence, allowing schools to feel both orderly and joyful. To learn more about school culture, visit our Student Life page. 

We are a proud member of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) League.

  • Boys and Girls Basketball
  • Co-ed Cheerleading
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Girls Flag Football
  • Girls and Boys Lacrosse
  • Co-ed Indoor Track and Field
  • Co-ed Outdoor Track and Field
  • Softball
  • Boys and Girls Volleyball

Our exciting extracurricular options enable students to explore their passions.

  • 3D Printing Club
  • Art Club
  • Boys on the Rise
  • Choir
  • Cosmetology Club
  • Dance
  • Debate
  • Drama
  • Fashion Club
  • Gaming Club
  • Glee Club
  • National Honor Society
  • Poetry Slam
  • School Beautification
  • Step Team
  • Student Council
  • Students Run Philly Style
  • Travel Club
  • Yearbook Club

Mastery’s student uniform consists of a Mastery logo collared shirt, solid-colored pants, Mastery logo sweaters/sweatshirts, closed-toe, flat-soled shoes, and head coverings for religious purposes. Hoodies and t-shirts, regardless of logo, are not permitted. 

For information on purchasing uniforms, please contact the main office at 267-499-2100.

Being prepared for school each day is vital to student success. To ensure your student is ready from day one, please review the list of required school supplies.

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

The Apply Philly Charter website will be inaccessible from January 21 through February 22 for school year 2026-2027 applicants. If you’d like to consult with one of our enrollment specialists about options for your student during this period and be reminded via email, call, or text when the website reopens so that you can complete an application, please complete the form linked below.

Get help from an enrollment specialist

If you applied for the 2026-2027 school year by the January 20, 2026, priority deadline, lottery results will be made available via the Apply Philly Charter portal on February 6. Learn more about the lottery process and the actions you need to take to secure your spot for next year here. 

Please note: If you are seeking a seat for your child for the current school year (2025-2026), you can still apply online using Apply Philly Charter during the shutdown period (January 21 – February 22). To begin your application, simply log in and click the “Apply for Current Year” button. Applications submitted for the 2026-2027 school year through the current year application in Apply Philly Charter will not be processed, as applications must be submitted for the correct school year to be eligible.

Hardy Williams High School in the news

Students participate in entrepreneurship skill building forum at Widener University

Students participate in entrepreneurship skill building forum at Widener University

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The Health Institute at Hardy is officially live

The Health Institute at Hardy is officially live

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Our Principal

Justin Meltzer

Justin Meltzer is the proud principal of Hardy Williams High School. His teaching career began at the school, where he taught seventh and eighth-grade English in 2011. When the school expanded to teach 11th grade, he began teaching AP Language. After five years teaching at Hardy, he joined the leadership team as the assistant principal of instruction until 2022. Principal…
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Additional School Leadership

Jeannine Custis, Assistant Principal of Postsecondary Programs

Meredith Guillot, Assistant Principal of Specialized Services

Kelly Meyers, Assistant Principal of Instruction

Zayhira Roa, Assistant Principal of Operations

Attiya Toney, Assistant Principal of School Culture

Nicholas Wilson, Assistant Principal of Instruction

Tasia Wright, Lead Case Manager

“My favorite part about participating in the Health Institute at Hardy program was doing things I never imagined I would do before. It was full of new experiences, such as charting vital signs, taking blood pressure, and gaining a feel for working in healthcare. I want to go to college to study health sciences because the program opened my eyes to a new world of possibilities.” – Jeremiah Previlus, Alum

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