Serving 616 students in grades 9-12, Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), 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: 616 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush 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
Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush's student population of 616 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
616 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush ranks within the top 5% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush is 0.70, 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
#60 out of 2733 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
19%
14%
Black
21%
14%
White
47%
62%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush's ranking?
Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush is ranked #60 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush often compared to?
Arts Academy At Benjamin Rushis often viewed alongside schools like Girls High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush?
The graduation rate of Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush?
616 students attend Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush students are White, 21% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush?
Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush offer ?
Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush part of?
Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush located?
Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush is located in the Millbrook neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 1 other public schools located in Millbrook.
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