Our academically rigorous program prepares students for success after graduation.

Lenfest Campus offers:

• Varied Courses
  • Courses range from introductory to college-level
  • AP classes allow students to earn college credits
    • AP Language and Composition
    • AP Literature
    • AP World History
    • AP US History

• College and Career Prep
  • Sophomores complete an 18-week internship
  • Seniors go on college visits, take a senior seminar course, get assistance applying for scholarships & loans and support with the college application process
  • Students graduate with a plan to enter college, the workforce or a pathway of their choice

• Special Education Programming
  • We provide comprehensive special education programming to meet the individualized needs of each child, including:
    • Individualized Education Plans
    • Academic Interventions
    • Low Incidence Programs  (Autistic Support, Multiple Disabilities, Life Skills)
    • Emotional Support
    • English as a Second Language (ESL)
    • Psychological and Social Services

Lenfest Campus students can participate in various extracurricular activities and athletic programs, including:

• Art Club
• Basketball
• Cheerleading
• Football
• Music
• National Honor Society
• Step Team
• Student Council
• Yearbook

Lenfest Campus is part of the PIAA (Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association) within the District XII Public League. Our middle school teams play in a variety of leagues across the city.

Any student living in Philadelphia is eligible to apply for the lottery at Lenfest Campus, however, preference is given to current students at Smedley Elementary. We also give preference to students with siblings currently attending the school.

Lenfest Campus is still accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year. Please follow the steps below to apply online:

1. Visit Apply Philly Charter
2. Log in or create an account
3. Fill out your family profile and add your student
4. Click on the Apply for September 2024 button
5. Select Mastery Charter School: Lenfest Campus as the school you would like to apply
6. Submit your application

Have questions about our school or need help navigating the process? Complete and submit this form, and a Mastery enrollment specialist will reach out to answer your questions and help you apply.

Lenfest Campus uniforms can be purchased from the online school store here.

All Lenfest Campus students are required to wear the following uniforms:

Shirts: Polo shirts (short- or long-sleeve) with the Mastery Schools Lenfest Campus logo.

• Middle school students: Navy blue polo shirt
• High school students: Oxford gray polo shirt
• T-shirts from Smedley Elementary, graphic tees, or shirts with other school logos are not allowed

Pants: Black, navy blue, or khaki pants or knee-length skirts.

• Sweatpants, tights, jeggings, leggings, jeans, and athletic pants are not allowed.

Shoes: Students must wear closed-toe shoes or sneakers.

• Crocs, slides, slippers, and sandals are not allowed.

Religious garments: Students wearing garments for religious purposes should wear navy blue, white or gray overgarments, khimars, kufis and thobes or the approved school uniform.

For questions about required school supplies, please contact our main office at 215-922-1902.

To be eligible to participate in fall sports at Mastery Schools, students must:

• Have successfully matriculated to the next grade level
• Not carry below a score of 65% in two (2) or more classes (including half-credit courses)
• Complete the required CIPPE form (see below for details)

Eligibility is assessed bi-weekly by the Athletic Director. 

Required Forms: Before students can participate in practices, scrimmages, or games, the students and their families are required to complete sections 1-6 of a Comprehensive Initial Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation (CIPPE) form.

The document is available in English and Spanish, and the completed CIPPE form must be submitted to your school’s athletic director before tryouts.