- Enrollment
- 3,463
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Philadelphia, PA
Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush
Federal NCES profile for Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421899006904
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #27 of 57
- high schools in Philadelphia · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush has class sizes larger than 91% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush ranks #27 of 57 high schools in Philadelphia, PA.
School address
District: Philadelphia City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421899006904 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush shrank from 616 students in 2022-23 to 583 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 32.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 421899006904 · Philadelphia, PA High · MID · TRAD
599 enr · 17.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Northeast Hs (3,463 students)
Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush shrank from 616 students in 2022-23 to 583 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 32.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northeast Hs
Northeast Hs
3,463 students
- Lincoln Hs
Lincoln Hs
2,472 students
- Central Hs
Central Hs
2,329 students
- Northeast Comm
Northeast Community Propel Academy
1,783 students
- Mayfair Sch
Mayfair Sch
1,763 students
- This school 599
Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush
599 students
What this shows Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush reports 599 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush compares
Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 599 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
599
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 91% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,329
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 599 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.6%
African American 24.7%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Asian 8.2%
Two or More 6.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 39.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.1, Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Philadelphia City Sd reports $18,329 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast Community Propel Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mayfair Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,472
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,329
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,783
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,763
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Philadelphia
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Northeast Hs
Standard public school
3,463 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Hs
Standard public school
2,472 students 17:1 students per teacher
Central Hs
Standard public school
2,329 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Washington George Hs
Standard public school
1,755 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Franklin Towne Chs
Standard public school
1,292 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Fels Samuel Hs
Standard public school
1,255 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~599 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush
How many students attend Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush?
Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush has 599 students enrolled. It is a high school in Philadelphia, PA. CCD year-over-year: 616 (2022-23) → 583 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush?
The student-teacher ratio at Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush is 17.1:1, which is 26% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush?
100.0% of students at Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush?
The largest demographic group at Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush is White at 39.6% of enrollment, in Philadelphia, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush?
Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush rank among high schools in Philadelphia?
By Resource Investment Index, Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush ranks #27 of 57 high schools in Philadelphia, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Philadelphia on the city page.
What other schools are in Philadelphia City Sd?
Besides Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush, Philadelphia City Sd also operates Northeast Hs (3,463 students), Lincoln Hs (2,472 students), and Central Hs (2,329 students). See the Philadelphia City Sd district page for the complete list.