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Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush

Philadelphia City SD · Philadelphia County · 11081 Knights Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19154.0

(215)400-3030

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8/10
#135
Rank 135 out of 625
Top 21%
English Language Arts10/10 · #49 · 92nd percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #279 · 56th percentile
Science8/10 · #128 · 79th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush is a magnet school in Philadelphia's Northeast neighborhood—one of the city's more residential, family-friendly corners—that blends serious arts training with a solid academic foundation, particularly standing out in English. It's a great fit for creative families who want their kids immersed in a performing or visual arts environment without sacrificing academics, and the Northeast's quieter streets and tight-knit feel make it a comfortable base compared to the busier parts of the city. If your child lights up in a rehearsal room or art studio and you're looking for a Philadelphia public school with real intentionality behind its program, Benjamin Rush is worth a close look.

Student Demographics

138 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
60 (43%)
Hispanic
33 (24%)
African American
25 (18%)
Asian
10 (7%)
Multiple Races
9 (7%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners5 (4%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged73 (53%)
Students with Disabilities17 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

599
Enrollment
42.4
Teachers (FTE)
14.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

96.4%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

5
AP Courses
offered
10.4%
AP Participation
of students
64
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs9/10 · #128 · 81st percentile

105 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found