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Academy at Palumbo

Grades 09–12 · Philadelphia, PA · NCES 421899000962

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1100 Catharine St · Philadelphia, PA 19147

At a glance

Reported students

1,225

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

34.92

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

35.1:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Pennsylvania high enrollment

83rd percentile

Compared with 712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

415.5

Academy at Palumbo: 1,225 reported students.

State peer staffing position

99th percentile

35.1:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
1,118
Teachers (FTE)
48
Student–teacher ratio
23.3:1

What the reported data says about Academy at Palumbo

Academy at Palumbo is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Philadelphia. It is one of 220 current school records connected to Philadelphia City SD. NCES reports 1,225 students for 2024–25.

Among 712 high schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 571 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 83rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 35.1:1, above the Pennsylvania median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Asian (33.6%) and Black (25%). English learners represent 6.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 3.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 17 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Academy at Palumbo

  1. 1How do the reported 35.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 34.92 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
6.8%
Students with disabilities
3.6%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
3
Nurses (FTE)
2
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White17.4%
  • Hispanic18.3%
  • Black25%
  • Asian33.6%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
  • Multiracial5.4%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

17 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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1,255 reported students

Masterman Julia R Sec Sch

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1,183 reported students

Olney HS

High · Grades 09–12

1,168 reported students

Edison HS/Fareira Skills

High · Grades 09–12

983 reported students

Franklin LC

High · Grades 09–12

918 reported students

Frankford HS

High · Grades 09–12

907 reported students

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