Academy at Palumbo vs Creative and Performing Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 322 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy at Palumbo
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,225 students
Creative and Performing Arts
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
643 students
| Measure | Academy at Palumbo Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Creative and Performing Arts Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #335 of 618 | #441 of 618 |
| National rank | #5917 of 16,910 | #8788 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,225 | 643 |
| Enrollment | 1,225 | 643 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97% | 101.7% |
| Students per teacher | 36.0 | 32.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 62% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy at Palumbo scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.5 vs 48.4).
- •Academy at Palumbo does better on math proficiency (82% vs 62%).
- •Academy at Palumbo does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 77%).
- •Academy at Palumbo does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97% vs 101.7%).
- •Creative and Performing Arts does better on students per teacher (32.2 vs 36.0).
- •Academy at Palumbo is the larger school with 1,225 students compared with 643.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Academy at Palumbo better than Creative and Performing Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Academy at Palumbo ranks higher (59.5 vs 48.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Academy at Palumbo and Creative and Performing Arts?
About 322 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy at Palumbo: 1,225. Creative and Performing Arts: 643. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy at Palumbo and Creative and Performing Arts rank in Pennsylvania?
Academy at Palumbo is 335th of 618 and Creative and Performing Arts is 441st of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).