South Philadelphia HS vs Academy at Palumbo
Academy at Palumbo has a higher overall rating of 7.5/10 compared to 3.9/10. Academy at Palumbo is significantly larger with 1,188 students, about 1.8× the size of South Philadelphia HS (656). In math proficiency, Academy at Palumbo leads at 82.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
South Philadelphia HS
Philadelphia, PA
3.9/10
High School9th – 12th
656 students
Academy at Palumbo
Philadelphia, PA
7.5/10
High School9th – 12th
1,188 students
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| Metric | South Philadelphia HS | Academy at Palumbo |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3.9 / 10 | 7.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 2.3 | 9.9 |
| Growth Score | 6.3 | 7.2 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | 99.7% |
| Environment Score | 3.9 | 3.5 |
| State Rank | #2,667 of 2,848 | #682 of 2,848 |
| State Percentile | 6th | 76th |
Test Scores
| Subject | South Philadelphia HS | Academy at Palumbo |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 7.5% | 82.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 12.0% | 97.5% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | South Philadelphia HS | Academy at Palumbo |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 9th – 12th | 9th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 656 | 1,188 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 10.8:1 | 18.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.2% | 99.7% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 65–69% | 95.0% |
| District | Philadelphia City SD | Philadelphia City SD |
| City | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Philadelphia (19148) | Philadelphia (19147) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $80,469 | $104,190 |
| Median Home Value | $296,800 | $524,900 |
| Median Rent | $1,492 | $1,679 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 39.3% | 69.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.9% | 10.1% |
| Avg Commute | 29 min | 28 min |