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|name = Academy at Palumbo<br />
|type = Public magnet, Coeducational<br />
|established = 2006<br />
|address = 1101 Christian Street<br />
|neighborhood = Bella Vista<br />
|district = School District of Philadelphia<br />
|enrollment = ~800<br />
|mascot = Griffins<br />
}}<br />
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'''Academy at Palumbo''' is a public magnet high school located in the [[Bella Vista]] neighborhood of [[South Philadelphia]], operated by the [[School District of Philadelphia]]. The school focuses on college preparation and offers a rigorous academic curriculum.<br />
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== History ==<br />
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The school opened in 2006 as part of the School District of Philadelphia's initiative to create smaller, specialized high schools. It is located in the former Palumbo Elementary School building, which was renovated and expanded for high school use.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.philasd.org/schools/academyatpalumbo |title=Academy at Palumbo |publisher=School District of Philadelphia |access-date=December 2025}}</ref><br />
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== Admissions ==<br />
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As a magnet school, Academy at Palumbo:<br />
* Requires an application process<br />
* Considers academic achievement<br />
* Draws students from across Philadelphia<br />
* Has competitive enrollment<br />
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The school attracts students seeking a rigorous academic environment within the public school system.<br />
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== Academics ==<br />
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The curriculum includes:<br />
* Honors and Advanced Placement courses<br />
* College preparatory focus<br />
* Science and technology programs<br />
* Humanities and arts<br />
* Dual enrollment opportunities<br />
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The school consistently ranks among the top public high schools in Philadelphia.<br />
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== Athletics ==<br />
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The Griffins compete in Philadelphia Public League athletics:<br />
* Basketball<br />
* Soccer<br />
* Track and field<br />
* Various other sports<br />
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== Location ==<br />
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The Bella Vista location provides:<br />
* Central South Philadelphia access<br />
* Near Italian Market<br />
* Good public transit access<br />
* Historic neighborhood setting<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
* [[School District of Philadelphia]]<br />
* [[Bella Vista]]<br />
* [[South Philadelphia]]<br />
* [[Julia R Masterman School]]<br />
* [[Central High School]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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