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Academy at Palumbo

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Grades 9 to 12 · Philadelphia City SD

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About Academy at Palumbo

Academy at Palumbo is a public school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, serving grades 9 through 12. Enrollment was 1,225 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter high schools in Philadelphia. There are about 35.1 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (34.9 teachers in all). There are 267 other schools within 5 miles. It is one of 219 schools in Philadelphia City SD. Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school. Federal locale data places it in a large city.

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School facts

Address	1100 Catharine St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Phone	(215) 400-8130
School district	Philadelphia City SD
Grades	9 to 12
Students (2024-25)	1,225
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	34.9
Students per teacher	35.1
Charter school	No
Magnet school	Yes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22)
School type	Regular
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Philadelphia County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 421899000962). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Philly Agile Learning Community SchoolPrivate, Other religiousPhiladelphia · 0.1 mi Creative and Performing ArtsPublic · Grades 9 to 12Philadelphia · 0.2 mi Universal Institute CSCharter · Grades K to 9Philadelphia · 0.3 mi Fanny Jackson Coppin SchPublic · Grades PreK to 8Philadelphia · 0.4 mi Christopher Columbus CSCharter · Grades K to 8Philadelphia · 0.5 mi Nebinger George W SchPublic · Grades PreK to 8Philadelphia · 0.5 mi Stanton Edwin M SchPublic · Grades PreK to 8Philadelphia · 0.5 mi Independence CSCharter · Grades K to 8Philadelphia · 0.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Academy at Palumbo serve?

Academy at Palumbo serves grades 9 through 12.

How many students attend Academy at Palumbo?

Academy at Palumbo reported 1,225 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy at Palumbo?

About 35.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 1,225 students and 34.9 teachers in federal data.

Is Academy at Palumbo a public or charter school?

Academy at Palumbo is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Academy at Palumbo in?

Academy at Palumbo is part of Philadelphia City SD. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/pa/philadelphia-city-sd/

Where is Academy at Palumbo located?

Academy at Palumbo is at 1100 Catharine St, Philadelphia, PA 19147. The phone number is (215) 400-8130.

How many other schools are near Academy at Palumbo?

There are 267 other schools within 5 miles of Academy at Palumbo in our directory.