Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush vs Fitzpatrick Aloysius L Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 341 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
599 students
Fitzpatrick Aloysius L Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
906 students
| Measure | Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Fitzpatrick Aloysius L Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #402 of 618 | #1370 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #7552 of 16,910 | #41753 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 599 | 906 |
| Enrollment | 599 | 906 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.3% | 93.5% |
| Students per teacher | 27.2 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 25% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.1 vs 24.9).
- •Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush does better on math proficiency (72% vs 25%).
- •Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 46%).
- •Fitzpatrick Aloysius L Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.5% vs 97.3%).
- •Fitzpatrick Aloysius L Sch does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 27.2).
- •Fitzpatrick Aloysius L Sch is the larger school with 906 students compared with 599.
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 Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush better than Fitzpatrick Aloysius L Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush ranks higher (53.1 vs 24.9 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 Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush and Fitzpatrick Aloysius L Sch?
About 341 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush: 599. Fitzpatrick Aloysius L Sch: 906. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush and Fitzpatrick Aloysius L Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush is 402nd of 618 and Fitzpatrick Aloysius L Sch is 1370th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).