Academy at Palumbo vs Universal Institute CS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 511 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
Universal Institute CS
Philadelphia · Charter other · Grades K–9
597 students
| Measure | Academy at Palumbo Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Universal Institute CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #335 of 618 | – |
| National rank | #5917 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–9 |
| Students | 1,225 | 597 |
| Enrollment | 1,225 | 597 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97% | 94.5% |
| Students per teacher | 36.0 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 16% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy at Palumbo does better on math proficiency (82% vs 16%).
- •Academy at Palumbo does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 36%).
- •Universal Institute CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.5% vs 97%).
- •Universal Institute CS does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 36.0).
- •Academy at Palumbo is the larger school with 1,225 students compared with 597.
- •Academy at Palumbo is a public school while Universal Institute CS is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Universal Institute CS?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Academy at Palumbo and Universal Institute CS?
About 511 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy at Palumbo: 1,225. Universal Institute CS: 597. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy at Palumbo and Universal Institute CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Academy at Palumbo is 335th of 618 and Universal Institute CS is unranked among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).