Julia R. Masterman Laboratory and Demonstration School

What Julia R. Masterman Laboratory and Demonstration School does

Julia R. Masterman Laboratory and Demonstration School is a public magnet school operated by the School District of Philadelphia, serving academically talented students in grades 5-12 at its main campus at 1699 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia. Its core offering is an advanced college-preparatory academic program complemented by a multi-season athletics program (with documented Philadelphia Public League and PIAA championships), a music department with instrumental and vocal ensembles, and 40+ clubs and activities. The school qualifies for Title I funding and operates within the SDP centralized lottery enrollment system with selective admissions criteria.

The school's technology stack relies entirely on standard educational SaaS platforms rather than proprietary systems: Google Classroom serves as the primary communication platform, Infinite Campus as the student information system, and the library layer integrates Follett Destiny, MackinVIA (eBooks/audiobooks), JSTOR, POWER Library, and the Free Library of Philadelphia catalog under single sign-on. The school does not deploy proprietary software, a mobile app, or an API surface; its "products" are service-based programs (academic instruction, counseling, athletics, music, library research support, college counseling via Naviance).

As a public institution, Masterman does not generate commercial revenue. It is funded through the School District of Philadelphia's public education budget, supplemented by tax-deductible donations to the Masterman School Foundation (a 501(c)(3)) for scholarships and capital improvements, and by Home and School Association fundraising and mutual aid. Tuition is free at point of service, with nominal ancillary fees ($2 spectator, $10 musical tickets, optional yearbook). The student body is enrolled via the SDP lottery, making the "customer base" the families of academically selected applicants across the Philadelphia metropolitan area.

Name

Julia R. Masterman Laboratory and Demonstration School

Legal name

Julia R. Masterman Laboratory and Demonstration School

Website

https://masterman.philasd.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Julia R. Masterman is a public magnet school within the School District of Philadelphia serving academically talented students in grades 5-12 with a college-preparatory curriculum, competitive athletics, music programs, and 40+ clubs, funded by public budgets and Foundation donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Magnet School Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Laboratory / Demonstration Schools & Clinical Practice Centers (EDAHAFAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Charter College-Prep & Advanced Academics Schools (EDAJACAJ), Gifted, Advanced & Acceleration Centers (Honors/AP/IB Enrichment) (EDANAHAL)

Keywords

• Public magnet school
• Secondary education
• Gifted education
• College preparatory
• Academic enrichment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Julia R. Masterman Laboratory and Demonstration School is a Philadelphia public magnet school operated by the School District of Philadelphia that delivers advanced intellectual study to academically talented students in grades 5-12. Its core educational offering combines a college-preparatory academic curriculum with school counseling, an athletics program across three seasons, an instrumental and vocal music department, library and research services, and 40+ student clubs and activities — all provided tuition-free to Philadelphia residents admitted through a selective district enrollment process.

Product overview

Julia R. Masterman Laboratory and Demonstration School is a public magnet school serving academically talented students in grades 5-12. The school's offerings include advanced academic programs with college preparatory curriculum, a comprehensive athletics program spanning multiple seasons, library services with digital resource access (Destiny Catalog, MackinVIA, JSTOR, POWER Library), a robust music department with instrumental and vocal programs, and extensive college counseling services integrated with Naviance and Google Classroom. The school operates as a single unified educational institution rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Middle and High School Academic Programs (Grades 5-12) Tuition-free advanced intellectual study programs for academically talented students in grades 5-12 within the School District of Philadelphia, including college-preparatory curriculum, summer work assignments, and supply lists. Delivered on-site at 1699 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA.
• Athletics Program Competitive and intramural athletics across fall (cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, volleyball), winter (basketball, swimming, indoor track, squash), and spring (lacrosse, baseball, softball, track and field, badminton) seasons, plus club sports including Ultimate Frisbee. Open to all enrolled students.
• Library Services and Research Databases School library providing credentialed access to the Destiny Catalog, MackinVIA eBooks/audiobooks, POWER Library, JSTOR scholarly journals, and Free Library of Philadelphia resources, with single sign-on through Infinite Campus, plus the Writing Center and academic-integrity programming.
• Music Department Instrumental and vocal music programs including band, orchestra, choir, jazz band, and itinerant instruction for violin, viola, cello, bass, brass, woodwinds, and percussion, with performances including All-City ensembles and regular concerts.
• College Counseling Services Comprehensive college guidance for grades 5-12 including application process support, financial aid assistance (FAFSA, CSS Profile), Naviance integration, scholarship bulletin, and college planning resources, delivered through dedicated school counselors.
• Student Support Services School counseling covering college-related issues and adjustment support, school nursing services managed via the Health Room, and Title I support programs for enrolled students.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Free Library of PhiladelphiacoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides access to public library resources and databases through patron library cards; school library integrates FLP catalog and resources for student research
• POWER LibrarycoreTechnology or IntegrationPennsylvania's online portal to library resources providing access to newspapers, magazines, journals, historical documents, and eBooks; accessible through Infinite Campus
• JSTORcoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital library of academic journals and scholarly research accessible to students for academic research projects
• MackinVIAcoreTechnology or IntegrationeResource management system providing access to thousands of eBooks and audiobooks; integrated with Follett Destiny library system for single sign-on
• School District of PhiladelphiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOverseeing school district providing administrative support, curriculum guidelines, enrollment systems, and district-wide resources; Masterman is a magnet school within the SDP system
• Masterman Home and School Association (HSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit parent organization promoting cooperation between home, school, and community; coordinates fundraisers and supports school programs including mutual aid initiatives

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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