Serving 1,179 students in grades 9-12, Academy At Palumbo ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,179 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 91% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy At Palumbo ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Academy At Palumbo's student population of 1,179 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 79% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,179 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Academy At Palumbo ranks within the top 10% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy At Palumbo is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#229 out of 2733 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
37%
5%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
29%
14%
White
17%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy At Palumbo's ranking?
Academy At Palumbo is ranked #229 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy At Palumbo?
The graduation rate of Academy At Palumbo is 96%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Academy At Palumbo?
1,179 students attend Academy At Palumbo.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Academy At Palumbo students are Asian, 29% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy At Palumbo?
Academy At Palumbo has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Academy At Palumbo offer ?
Academy At Palumbo offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Academy At Palumbo part of?
Academy At Palumbo is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Academy At Palumbo located?
Academy At Palumbo is located in the Hawthorne neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 1 other public schools located in Hawthorne.
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