Academy at Palumbo

Public 9-12

 1100 Catharine St
       Philadelphia, PA  19147-2622


(215) 400-8130

District: Philadelphia City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
44th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,747 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  22.5 Help
Number of students:  1,179

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
36.7%
African American:
28.7%
White:
16.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.7% Help


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Compare Details Academy at Palumbo ranks better than 93.5% of high schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 5th among 54 ranked high schools in the Philadelphia City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.22. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Academy at Palumbo freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Academy at Palumbo is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (36.7%), African American (28.7%), White (16.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Academy at Palumbo is 22.5. 52 high schools in the Philadelphia City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Academy at Palumbo employs 52.4 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Academy at Palumbo is $14,747. 47 high schools in the Philadelphia City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Academy at Palumbo:

SchoolDigger ranks Academy at Palumbo 44th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Academy at Palumbo in the ranking list.)

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Philadelphia City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Philadelphia City School District 494th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Academy at Palumbo

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Rank History for all students at Academy at Palumbo

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 79.23 98th 632 84.5%
2010 74.98 135th 649 79.2%
2011 72.24 180th 660 72.7%
2012 66.63 249th 664 62.5%
2013 63.11 228th 591 61.4%
2014 66.87 194th 580 66.6%
2015 70.28 223rd 680 67.2%
2016 85.11 45th 677 93.4%
2017 81.87 89th 663 86.6%
2018 81.97 87th 673 87.1%
2019 87.54 41st 693 94.1%
2021 44.46 379th 537 29.4%
2022 81.89 92nd 634 85.5%
2023 89.22 44th 674 93.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Academy at Palumbo

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 100.00 1st 85 98.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Academy at Palumbo

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 96.25 11th 652 98.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Academy at Palumbo

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.00 39th 112 65.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Academy at Palumbo

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 92.55 15th 260 94.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Academy at Palumbo

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 98.22 3rd 252 98.8%
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Rank History for White students at Academy at Palumbo

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.03 122nd 577 78.9%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Open Quote Contrary to it being touted as an academically high achieving school and the various rankings, when you look at the actual PA testing, academic performance, and standards, IT IS ONE OF THE MOST OVER-RATED AND UNDER-PERFORMING SCHOOLS n the Philly School District. In fact, the Pa. Department of Education, gives it a score of 67.8/100 in terms of meeting PA academic performance standards. Specifically, the school in 2013-2014, had a dismal academic performance rating of 27.32, in terms of science/biology and a extremely weak rating of 60.55, in terms of the SAT/ACT College Ready benchmark. The school also performs significantly below average in terms of advanced achievement across all PSSA/Keystone advanced standards. More recently, the PSD budget cuts have and continue to pose a problem for this school in terms of consistent teachers, and even having basic school needs such as counselors and a librarian. The school does NOT deserve the accolades, recognition, or other rankings as a top-performing school in Philly, especially where the actual Pa. Dept. of Education data, suggests otherwise. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Academy at Palumbo

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 23 76 8 9 0 n/a n/a 0 116
2008 47 138 31 18 0 n/a n/a 2 236
2009 72 189 56 31 0 n/a n/a 3 351
2010 97 265 85 41 0 n/a n/a 6 494
2011 112 277 112 55 1 0 10 0 567
2012 108 325 138 60 1 0 10 0 642
2013 113 367 153 61 4 0 18 0 716
2014 137 402 197 57 3 0 18 0 814
2015 129 407 219 71 3 0 28 0 857
2016 113 410 231 80 3 0 46 0 883
2017 113 414 242 82 4 0 45 0 900
2018 118 392 258 98 4 0 46 0 916
2019 128 462 301 112 5 0 53 0 1061
2020 149 429 330 101 5 0 47 0 1061
2021 167 410 375 114 2 0 33 0 1101
2022 169 377 402 126 3 0 40 0 1117
2023 196 338 433 156 3 0 53 0 1179

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Academy at Palumbo

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 116 10.0 11.6 n/a
2008 236 12.3 19.2 n/a
2009 351 18.3 19.2 n/a
2010 494 24.1 20.4 51
2011 567 29.5 19.2 49.4
2012 642 28.0 22.8 48.3
2013 716 35.1 20.3 57.5
2014 814 37.0 22.0 61.5
2015 857 39.0 21.9 60.3
2016 883 13.0 67.9 100
2017 900 41.1 21.8 99.9
2018 916 21.4 42.8 100
2019 1061 29.4 36.0 100
2020 1061 26.8 39.4 99.8
2021 1101 29.4 37.3 99.7
2022 1117 27.3 40.8 99.7
2023 1179 52.4 22.5 99.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Academy at Palumbo

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 116 10.0 11.6 n/a
2008 236 12.3 19.2 n/a
2009 351 18.3 19.2 n/a
2010 494 24.1 20.4 51
2011 567 29.5 19.2 49.4
2012 642 28.0 22.8 48.3
2013 716 35.1 20.3 57.5
2014 814 37.0 22.0 61.5
2015 857 39.0 21.9 60.3
2016 883 13.0 67.9 100
2017 900 41.1 21.8 99.9
2018 916 21.4 42.8 100
2019 1061 29.4 36.0 100
2020 1061 26.8 39.4 99.8
2021 1101 29.4 37.3 99.7
2022 1117 27.3 40.8 99.7
2023 1179 52.4 22.5 99.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Academy at Palumbo

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,078 (9.5%) $10,222 (90.5%) $11,299
2020 $1,053 (9.0%) $10,612 (91.0%) $11,665
2021 $2,542 (20.4%) $9,907 (79.6%) $12,449
2022 $7,460 (50.6%) $7,286 (49.4%) $14,747

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Academy at Palumbo

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 41st of 693 High schoolsRanks 44th of 674 High schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Academy at Palumbo)82.672.7
 9.9%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Academy at Palumbo)84.761
 23.7%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Academy at Palumbo)96.392.7
 3.6%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10611179
 11.1%
African American462338
 26.8%
American Indian53
 40%
Asian301433
 43.9%
Hispanic112156
 39.3%
Pacific Islander00
White128196
 53.1%
Two or More Races5353
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%99.7%
 0.3%


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Students at Academy at Palumbo are 37% Asian, 29% African American, 17% White, 13% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Yes. Academy at Palumbo ranks in the top 6.5% of Pennsylvania high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,179 students attended Academy at Palumbo.


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