Our academically rigorous program prepares all students for success after graduation.

Shoemaker Campus offers:

• Varied Courses
  • Rand of courses from introductory to college level
  • AP courses and dual enrollment give students the opportunity to earn college credit

• College and Career Prep
  • Sophomores engage in job shadows and career exposure experiences while also completing a capstone Entrepreneurship Project
  • Seniors go on Post-Secondary visits, take a senior seminar course, get assistance applying for scholarships & loans, and support with the post-Secondary 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

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

• Art Club
• Basketball
• Big Brothers
• Big Sisters
• Cheerleading
• Chess Club
• Choir
• Cross Country
• Dance
• Environmental Club
• Football
• Gay Straight Alliance
• Hip Hop Dance
• Lacrosse
• Mural Arts
• Muslim Student Associations
• Poetry Slam
• Prom Committee
• Robotics Club
• Rowing
• School Musicals
• Soccer
• Step Team
• Student Government
• Students Run Philly Style
• Track and Field
• Volleyball
• Yearbook

Shoemaker 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 Shoemaker Campus, however preference is given to current students at Mann and Bluford elementary schools. 

Shoemaker Campus is still accepting applications for the 2025-2026 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 2025 button
5. Select Mastery Charter School: Shoemaker 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.