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Magnet School
Philadelphia City School District

Academy at Palumbo

#2 in Niche Standout High Schools in Pennsylvania
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Magnet
  • 9-12
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 422 reviews
A
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    B
  2. Diversity
    A+
  3. Teachers
    A-
  4. College Prep
    B
  5. Clubs & Activities
    B
  6. Health & Safety
    A+
  7. Administration
    A+
  8. Sports
    B-
  9. Food
    A
  10. Resources & Facilities
    C
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Academy at Palumbo is a highly rated, public, magnet school located in Philadelphia, PA. It has 883 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 68 to 1. According to state test scores, 92% of students are at least proficient in math and 97% in reading.
Address
1100 Catharine St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Telephone
(215) 351-7618
Website
palumbo.philasd.org

Academy at Palumbo Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
97%
Percent Proficient - Math
92%
Average Graduation Rate
95%
Average SAT
1040
280 responses
Average ACT
20
12 responses
AP Enrollment
27%
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Living in the Area
B
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Cost of Living
    C+
  2. Good for Families
    B-
  3. Housing
    C-
Area Feel
Urban
Median Household Income
$40,649
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$970
National
$949
Median Home Value
$151,500
National
$184,700

Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
A+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
97%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.37 responses
Poll
89%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.37 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 132 responses
Report
  • Halloween Parade of Horrors
    27%
  • Thanksgiving feast
    22%
  • Assemblies
    14%
  • Drama Shows/Rock Concerts
    11%
  • Foodball games
    6%
  • Fashion Show
    5%
  • Basketball games
    5%

Students

Diversity
A+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
883
Free or Reduced Lunch
100%
82%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.45 responses
89%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.45 responses
82%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.45 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
68:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$63,512
Teachers in First/Second Year
4.9%
85%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.61 responses
89%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.61 responses
80%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.61 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
B
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$19,916/ year
National
$12,239
90%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.69 responses
38%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.69 responses
74%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.69 responses
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Academy at Palumbo Reviews

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My experience at Academy at Palumbo was a very memorable one! The school has a lot to offer, such as clubs and sports. You also have the opportunities to start your won club. There are many staff/administration that is available to help you with whatever you may need. The school is also in an overall, good (safe)/welcoming neighborhood.
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This school offers many great opportunities with diversity unlike many schools in Philly. The teachers are understanding, but you will need to work. After completing school here you will have professionalism and understand how to interact socially as well because there is many experiences such as student led assemblies to create awareness. Clubs for minorities and majorities and intermingling of different cultures to spread knowledge.
I love the teacher support from PAlumbo. The teachers at Palumbo go above and beyond to make themselves available to students in and out of the class. What could be improved upon are the physical conditions of our school, we don't have air conditioning, which often proves a problem with the 80 degree days we have in the beginning and end of the year. Additionally we've gone months at a time without basic necessities such as toilet paper, soap, and paper towels in the student bathrooms. Our building, being as old as it is, has many things wrong with it, an estimated 2 million dollars worth of repairs are needed that we just don't have.