Academy at Palumbo

1100 Catharine St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

1,225 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Academy at Palumbo is a selective, public magnet high school located in the Bella Vista neighborhood of Philadelphia. Known for its strong academic rigor and high standards, the school consistently ranks among the top educational institutions in the city. It operates as a college-preparatory environment, emphasizing a challenging curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and honors-level instruction, designed to prepare students for success at competitive universities.

Beyond academics, the Academy at Palumbo is noted for its diverse and tight-knit community, which fosters a culture of inclusivity and student engagement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs that allow students to explore their interests and develop leadership skills outside the classroom. By maintaining a smaller student body compared to many other neighborhood schools, Palumbo creates a supportive atmosphere where students benefit from personalized attention and a focused, scholarly culture.

1,225

Total Students

34.9

Full-Time Teachers

35.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Academy at Palumbo
Demographic	Student Count
White	213
Hispanic	224
Black	306
Asian	411
Two or More	66
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
411 (33.6%)
Black
306 (25.0%)
Hispanic
224 (18.3%)
White
213 (17.4%)
Two or More
66 (5.4%)
American Indian
4 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Philadelphia City SD
Phone:	(215)400-8130
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,225
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	35.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 302

Grade 10 288

Grade 11 332

Grade 12 303