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Gamp

Philadelphia City SD · Philadelphia County · 23rd and Ritner Sts, Philadelphia, PA 19145.0

(215)400-8230

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10/10
#19
Rank 19 out of 520
Top 3%
English Language Arts10/10 · #2 · 100th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #9 · 98th percentile
Science9/10 · #84 · 82nd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

GAMP — short for the General Louis H. Keim School for the Performing Arts — is one of Philadelphia's best-kept secrets, a magnet school that draws academically driven, arts-passionate kids from across the city into a program that genuinely delivers on both fronts. English and math scores rank among the very best in Pennsylvania, making this a strong fit for families who want rigorous academics alongside serious performing arts training. Philadelphia's South Philly neighborhood that surrounds it has a gritty, authentic character — think corner stores, row homes, and a tight-knit community feel — and for the right family, sending a kid to GAMP feels like unlocking a side of the city that most outsiders never get to see.

Student Demographics

420 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
196 (47%)
Asian
85 (20%)
African American
70 (17%)
Multiple Races
43 (10%)
Hispanic
25 (6%)
Other
1 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners5 (1%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged152 (36%)
Students with Disabilities22 (5%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

634
Enrollment
44.9
Teachers (FTE)
14.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

93.4%of students graduate within 4 years

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
9.7%
AP Participation
of students
56
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 Programs10/10 · #9 · 98th percentile

436 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found