About Our School
Lenfest Campus serves students in 7th through 12th grade in Center City, 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.
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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 Language & Composition
- AP Literature
- AP World History
- AP US History
- Honors Math (middle school)
- Honors ELA (middle school)
- Honors Precalculus
- Honors Chemistry
- Honors Geometry
- Honors Algebra 1
- Honors English
To learn more about Mastery’s academic approach and the range of student supports available, please visit our Academic Program page.
Our career-connected learning opportunities provide students with hands-on experience in their chosen fields and the opportunity to earn job certifications while still in high school.
- Internships
- JEVS partnership empowers students to secure medical assistant certification
- Future Educators Academy prepares students for careers in education
- City College for Municipal Employment provides free workforce training and a pathway to employment with the City of Philadelphia
We provide ample support to students planning to advance to college after graduation.
- 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
We are a proud member of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) League.
- Baseball
- Bowling (Unisex)
- Cheerleading (Unisex)
- Cross Country (Unisex)
- Football (Boys)
- Girls Flag Football
- Girls Volleyball
- Golf (Unisex)
- Lacrosse
- Middle School Boys Basketball
- Middle School Boys Flag Football
- Middle School Girls Basketball
- Boys Volleyball
- Softball
- Step Team (Unisex)
- Track & Field (Unisex)
- Wrestling (Unisex)
Our exciting extracurricular options enable students to explore their passions.
- Anime Club
- Art Club
- Board Games Club
- Creative Writing Club
- Crochet Club
- Drama Club
- Math Club
- Movement and Dance
- Music
- National Honor Society
- Okay Sis Mentoring
- Student Government
- Sup Bro Mentoring
- Visionary Modeling
- Yearbook
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.
Uniforms can be purchased at Triple Play Sports located at 827 S 9th Street in Philadelphia or online here. For more information on purchasing uniforms, please contact the main office at 215-922-1902.
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
Now accepting applications for school year 2026-2027
All students residing in Philadelphia are eligible to apply for the lottery at Lenfest Campus. Preference is given to current Smedley Elementary students and students with siblings currently attending the school. Interested families can apply online through the Apply Philly Charter website. To do this, simply sign in or create an account, complete your application, and be sure to rank Lenfest Campus as your top choice to increase your chances of being offered a seat. The deadline to submit applications is January 20, 2026.
Looking for a seat for the current school year (2025-2026)? You can still apply online today using Apply Philly Charter. Just click on the “Apply for Current Year” button to start your application once you’ve logged in.
Our Principal
John Davidson
Additional School Leadership
Wendie Aris-Fleurimond, Assistant Principal of Instruction
Noah Beavers, Assistant Principal of Specialized Services
Sebastian Buda, Assistant Principal of Instruction
Erin Farrell, Assistant Principal of Operations
John Lay, Assistant Principal of School Culture
Dana Martin, Assistant Principal of Postsecondary Programs
Theresa Pace, Lead Case Manager
“I can always count on my teachers to be available during and after school to support me in my academic development. Okay Sis, our mentorship program, has taught me how to be an effective communicator, and I love the Lenfest community.” Batourou Drame, Student
Life at Lenfest Campus
View GalleryWho to Contact
| If you have questions about: | School contact person | Contact information |
|---|---|---|
| My child’s academic performance | Wendie Aris-Fleurimond Julie Hunter | Wendie[dot]Aris-Fleurimond[at]masterycharter[dot]org or Julie[dot]Hunter[at]masterycharter[dot]org 215-922-1902 |
| Attendance, early dismissals, lateness | Kahlia Palmer | [email protected] 215-922-1902 |
| Health and medical concerns | Erin Farrell | Erin[dot]Farrell[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Arrival or dismissal/lunch | John Lay | John[dot]Lay[at]masterycharter[dot]org 215-922-1902 |
| Discipline concerns/uniforms | John Lay | John[dot]Lay[at]masterycharter[dot]org 215-922-1902 |
| Wellness/social work supports | Alonda Tann Naja Macon | Alonda[dot]tann[at]masterycharter[dot]org [email protected] 215-922-1902 |
| Events and trips | John Lay | John[dot]Lay[at]masterycharter[dot]org 215-922-1902 |
| Special education transportation | Theresa Pace | Theresa[dot]Pace[at]masterycharter[dot]org 215-922-1902 |
| Supports for a student with an IEP | Noah Beavers | Noah[dot]Beavers[at]masterycharter[dot]org 215-922-1902 |
| Scheduling | Erin Farrell | Erin[dot]Farrell[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Registration | Middle school - Tiffany Sullivan High school - Tiffany Farrell | [email protected] [email protected] 215-922-1902 |
| Athletics and after-school programs | John Lay | John[dot]Davidson[at]masterycharter[dot]org 215-922-1902 |
| Postsecondary counseling/internships | Dana Martin | Dana[dot]Martin[at]masterycharter[dot]org 215-922-1902 |
| McKinney Vento/homelessness | Alonda Tann | Alonda[dot]Tann[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Transcription request & graduation certification | Dana Martin | [email protected] 215-922-1902 |