Academy at Palumbo facts for kids
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Academy at Palumbo
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Bartlett School, February 2010
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 Location in Philadelphia
Location in Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Location | 1100 Catharine St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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| Area | 3 acres (1.2 ha) |
| Built | 1930 |
| Architect | Irwin T. Catharine |
| Architectural style | Art Deco |
| MPS | Philadelphia Public Schools TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 86003315 |
| Added to NRHP | December 4, 1986 |
The Academy at Palumbo is a special high school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It's located in the Bella Vista neighborhood. This school building has a long history. It was built in 1930 and designed by Irwin T. Catharine. The building has a cool Art Deco style. This means it has a unique look with brick and terra cotta decorations.
The Academy at Palumbo was first an elementary school. That was way back in 1930. Then, on September 12, 2006, it became a high school. It's now part of the School District of Philadelphia.
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What Makes Palumbo Special?
The main goal of the Academy at Palumbo is to help students get ready for college. They teach important skills like critical thinking and problem-solving. Students also learn how to use technology. The school wants to support all its students. This includes everyone, no matter their background.
Since 2006, Palumbo has been a "magnet" high school. This means students apply to get in. It's known for preparing students for college. For example, in 2010, many students wanted to join. About 1,750 applied, and 700 were accepted. Most graduates, about 91%, went on to four-year colleges. Another 8% went to two-year colleges. A small number, 1%, chose to join the military.
Fun Activities and Sports
The Academy at Palumbo offers many exciting activities. Students can join clubs and sports teams. This helps them learn new things and make friends.
Here are some of the clubs:
- Asian Culture Club
- Chaotic Step Team
- Chess Club
- Community Service Club
- Debate/Speech Club
- Drama Club
- Fiber Arts Club
- Griffin Ambassadors
- GSA
- Jazz Band
- Journalism
- Math Team
- Multicultural Club
- Palumbo and Villanova Exchange
- Poetry Club
- Robotics
- Rock Band
- Student Government
- Students Run Philly Style
And here are some of the sports teams:
- Badminton
- Baseball
- Basketball—Boys’ and Girls’
- Crew
- Cross-Country
- Football
- Golf
- Lacrosse—Boys’ and Girls’
- Soccer—Boys’ and Girls’
- Softball
- Swimming
- Track and Field—Boys’ and Girls’
- Volleyball—Boys’ and Girls’
- Wrestling
The school also has a special program. Students can take college classes while still in high school. This is called a "dual enrollment" program with Arcadia University.
Amazing Achievements
The Academy at Palumbo has some very successful teams. The women's volleyball team did great in 2019.
The school's robotics team is called the RoboGriffins. They are super talented! The RoboGriffins were the World Champions of the CoderZ Pro League in the 2020-2021 school year. This shows how smart and dedicated Palumbo students are.
The school building itself is also important. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. This means it's recognized as a special historic site.
See also
- List of schools of the School District of Philadelphia
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Academy at Palumbo, formerly the Bartlett School
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The school building in Philadelphia
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A view of the historic Academy at Palumbo
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The former Frank C. Palumbo Junior High School
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The Academy at Palumbo building
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Exterior of the Academy at Palumbo
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The Academy at Palumbo, a historic school
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