The Girard Academic Music Program is a public magnet secondary school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and is part of the School District of Philadelphia, covering grades five through twelve. All students are able to pursue music as a major subject area.
Serving 634 students in grades 5-12, Gamp 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 73% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 94% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 634 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: GAMP's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Philadelphia, PA, encompassing approximately 142.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes around 15-20 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being 8.1 miles and the furthest edge reaching 17.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gamp ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Gamp's student population of 634 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
634 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1974
School Rankings
Gamp 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 Gamp is 0.73, 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
#68 out of 2733 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
21%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.2%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Green
School Mascot
The Pioneers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gamp's ranking?
Gamp is ranked #68 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Gamp often compared to?
Gampis often viewed alongside schools like Masterman Julia R Sec School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gamp?
The graduation rate of Gamp is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Gamp?
634 students attend Gamp.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Gamp students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 21% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gamp?
Gamp has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gamp offer ?
Gamp offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gamp part of?
Gamp is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Gamp located?
Gamp is located in the Girard Estates neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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