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 599 students in grades 9-12, Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). 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 27:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 599 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush encompasses the entire school district of Philadelphia, PA, covering approximately 142.7 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 12.6 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 20.6 miles to its furthest point.
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush's student population of 599 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
599 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
2008
Colors
Black, Purple
School Calendar
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush ranks within the top 30% 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 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#688 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
64%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
20%
16%
Black
25%
14%
White
39%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.7%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
59%
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: Knights
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush's ranking?
Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush is ranked #688 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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?
599 students attend Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush students are White, 25% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 7% 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 27:1, 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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