Serving 1,117 students in grades 9-12, Academy At Palumbo ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 41:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,117 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 41:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in PA)
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95%
- 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
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Academy At Palumbo's student population of 1,117 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,117 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Academy At Palumbo is 0.73, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥95%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
41:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
36%
4%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
34%
14%
White
15%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy At Palumbo?
The graduation rate of Academy At Palumbo is 97%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Academy At Palumbo?
1,117 students attend Academy At Palumbo.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Academy At Palumbo students are Asian, 34% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 11% 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 41:1, 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 SD 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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