Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush
Tel:
(215)281-2603
- Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush serves 606 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush's student population of 606 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 52% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 606 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 30:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
| Overall School Rank | #69 out of 2,835 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 4% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 11% |
| Black | 22% | 15% |
| White | 53% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.27 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 86% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Philadelphia City SD School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush is School Lane Charter School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Fitzpatrick Aloysius L School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Fitzpatrick Aloysius L School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Philadelphia Fitzpatrick Aloysius L School Grades: PK-8 | 899 students
0.0 miles
11061 Knights Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215)281-2602 0.0 PK-8 899 - Philadelphia Decatur Stephen School Grades: K-8 | 1031 students
1.1 miles
3500 Academy Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215)281-2606 1.1 K-8 1031 - Philadelphia John Hancock Demonstration School Grades: K-8 | 738 students
1.1 miles
3700 Morrell Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19114
(215)281-2604 1.1 K-8 738 - Bensalem Cornwells Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 534 students
1.2 miles
2215 Hulmeville Rd
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215)750-2800 1.2 K-6 534 - Bensalem School Lane Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-11 | 1176 students
1.6 miles
2400 Bristol Pike
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215)245-6055 1.6 K-11 1176
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