Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush
Mission
Rush Arts is grounded in the belief that the creative arts provide an unmatched opportunity to develop intellectual growth and personal creativity as part of a rigorous academic curriculum.
Through our Core Values, we emphasize the building of a reflective community of learners who are adaptive critical thinkers and creators, while preparing our students for college and professional careers.
Rush Arts develops students’ capacity as active members of a civic democratic society by fostering a culture of conversation, uplifting respect for the various views of our diverse and dynamic student population, and encouraging student voice in the pursuit of equity and social justice.
Points Of Pride
The Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush is a 2022 National Blue Ribbon School , who believes in a restorative justice-practice philosophy and stands out for excellence in merging the arts and academics together to create well rounded, civically minded individuals. Students are encouraged to develop and demonstrate their artistic abilities in performance and exhibition throughout the school year. Our community represents a diverse student population that celebrates differences and welcomes all points of view.
Admissions Policy
Students must meet specific grades (A's, B's, and two C's), attendance marks (90%), score in the 50th percentile (proficient/advanced) on either Math or ELA on approved standardized test. Audition & Portfolio required for Visual Art. Please visit our website for additional information and audition requirements. A passed audition is required in chosen major: visual arts, instrumental music, vocal music, theater, or dance.
Accreditations and Honors
2024-2025-Students have received awards in the following areas:
- Philadelphia Young Playwright Awards
- Graphic Arts award
- Young Artists Exhibition
- Philadelphia Sketch Club
- All-City orchestra and choir
- All-City dance
- David Drake Award for Excellence in Ceramics
- The People's Choice Winner: Philadelphia Museum of Art
- Philadelphia Independence Music Award for Sound
- Students Run Philly Style
- Relationships First Center for Training Restorative Justice
- Governor's Civic Engagement Award
- Student Poll Workers Award
- Scholastic Art and Writing Competition
- A Capella at the Rock
- Big Future Scholarship Winner
- And numerous other awards and accolades at the local and school district level.
Hours of Operation
| Sun | - |
| Mon | 7:45 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Tues | 7:45 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Wed | 7:45 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Thur | 7:45 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Fri | 7:45 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Sat | - |
