Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush

School District of Philadelphia City SD

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

616 students

High School, Grades 9–12

(215)400-3030 School Website

616

Students

17.4:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot

Key metrics at a glance

Avg SAT Score

1,100

B+

out of 1600

Good

Avg ACT Score

out of 36

Average

AP Courses

courses offered

Average

AP Enrollment

of students

Below Avg

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

students per teacher

Average

Graduation Rate

95%

A+

Excellent

Reading Proficiency

80%

Excellent

Math Proficiency

50%

Average

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Explore 112 courses in the 2025-26 catalog for Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush

AP Computer Science

Part of the Computer Science department at Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush.

All Dance Majors

9-12

Core dance major course for all dance students covering technique and performance.

Dance

Part of the Dance department at Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush.

Dance - Analyzing and Critiquing Dance

9-12

Study of dance analysis and critical evaluation of dance performances and works.

Dance - Creating and Choreographing Movement

9-12

Development of choreography skills with opportunities to produce original choreography for performance in cultural assemblies and direct other dancers in small and large groups.

Dance - Historical and Cultural Studies

9-12

Study of historical and cultural contexts in dance across various cultures and time periods.

Dance - Performance and Technique

9-12

College preparatory course covering Ballet, Tap, Modern Jazz, Hip-Hop, West African, and Contemporary dance styles.

Dance Elective

9-12

Dance course available as an elective for non-dance majors.

Dance Technique

Part of the Dance department at Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush.

Rush Arts Dance Company

9-12

Audition-only performance company that performs in all school shows and outside performances. Students also learn technical theatre including lighting and sound systems operation.