Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush

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The Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush is a public magnet high school in Northeast Philadelphia dedicated to arts education. The school offers artistic training alongside a rigorous academic curriculum.

History[edit | edit source]

The Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush was established to bring arts-focused education to Northeast Philadelphia, similar to CAPA in South Philadelphia. The school occupies the former Benjamin Rush High School building.[1]

Programs[edit | edit source]

Students can major in:

  • Visual arts
  • Music (instrumental and vocal)
  • Dance
  • Theater
  • Digital media

Academics[edit | edit source]

The school provides:

  • College preparatory curriculum
  • Integration of arts with academics
  • AP course offerings
  • Portfolio development

Admissions[edit | edit source]

Entry requires:

  • Artistic audition or portfolio
  • Academic requirements
  • Interest in pursuing arts

See Also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush". School District of Philadelphia. Retrieved December 2025
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