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Central High School

Philadelphia City SD · Philadelphia County · 1700 W Olney Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19141.0

(215)400-3590

10/10
#19
Rank 19 out of 625
Top 3%
English Language Arts10/10 · #2 · 100th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #29 · 96th percentile
Science10/10 · #55 · 91st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Central High School is one of Philadelphia's most academically rigorous public schools, drawing motivated students from across the city through a competitive admissions process — think strong test scores, grades, and a genuine love of learning. Families who prioritize a college-prep environment with deep school pride (Central has one of the oldest alumni networks in the country) tend to be a great fit here. The school sits in the Logan neighborhood of Northwest Philly, a diverse, working-class area that's quietly residential, and students commute in from all corners of the city, giving Central a truly citywide feel rather than a neighborhood-school vibe.

Student Demographics

560 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Asian
180 (32%)
African American
167 (30%)
White
114 (20%)
Hispanic
74 (13%)
Multiple Races
23 (4%)
Other
2 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners11 (2%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged329 (59%)
Students with Disabilities21 (4%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,329
Enrollment
164.8
Teachers (FTE)
14.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

27
AP Courses
offered
34.4%
AP Participation
of students
813
AP Enrollment
students
IB Program305 students enrolled

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs10/10 · #50 · 93rd percentile

229 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found