Arts At Benjamin Rush

11081 Knights Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 635 students in grades 9-12, Arts At Benjamin Rush ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 635 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Arts At Benjamin Rush ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Arts At Benjamin Rush's student population of 635 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
635 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Arts At Benjamin Rush is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (PA)
55-59%
38%
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(18-19)
75-79%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
4%
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Hispanic
17%
14%
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Black
20%
14%
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White
50%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.68
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≥95%
87%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Arts At Benjamin Rush often compared to?
Arts 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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arts At Benjamin Rush?
The graduation rate of Arts At Benjamin Rush is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Arts At Benjamin Rush?
635 students attend Arts At Benjamin Rush.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Arts At Benjamin Rush students are White, 20% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arts At Benjamin Rush?
Arts At Benjamin Rush has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Arts At Benjamin Rush offer ?
Arts At Benjamin Rush offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Arts At Benjamin Rush part of?
Arts At Benjamin Rush is part of Philadelphia City SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 635 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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