The Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush is a public, magnet high school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Rush Arts opened in September 2008 after a two-year remodeling and typically has about 630 students each year with roughly 500 females and 130 males.
Serving 583 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 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 583 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- 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 583 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
583 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
2008
Colors
Black, Purple
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 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. 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
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
5%
Hispanic
20%
15%
Black
23%
14%
White
41%
61%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
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
School Notes
- School Mascot: Knight
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
583 students attend Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush students are White, 23% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 6% 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 18:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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