Editing Julia R Masterman School (section)

== History ==

Masterman traces its origins to the founding of a demonstration school at what was then Philadelphia Normal School (now Community College of Philadelphia) in 1919. The school evolved through the twentieth century, developing into an academically selective magnet school that attracts high-achieving students from across Philadelphia. Named for Julia R. Masterman, a pioneering educator in the Philadelphia school system, the school has grown into one of the city's most sought-after public schools.<ref name="masterman"/>

The school's current building in Spring Garden opened in 1967, providing purpose-built facilities for the integrated middle and high school program. Masterman's development paralleled broader growth of magnet school programs nationally, with selective public schools offering alternatives to private education for academically motivated students. The school's consistent academic performance has made it among the most competitive public school admissions processes in Philadelphia.<ref name="masterman"/>