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Central High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
1700 W Olney Ave,
Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia City School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1290
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
96%
Reading Proficiency
99%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
99%
Niche Grade
A
A+
A
A-
C+
A
B
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Reading Proficiency
99%
Math Proficiency
96%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
116
Full Time Teachers
116
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1290
Math
650
Verbal
640
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
28
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
23
AP Pass Rate
63.5%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
484:1
Student Diversity
Female
56.3%
Male
43.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
35.4%
White
28%
Black
21.9%
Hispanic
10.2%
Two or more races
4.2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings
#1
Niche Standout HS in Pennsylvania
#3
Best Magnet HS in Pennsylvania
#5
Best College Prep Public HS in Pennsylvania
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Temple University
1,717 Students
Drexel University
1,494 Students
University of Pennsylvania
1,211 Students
Penn State
982 Students
University of Pittsburgh
736 Students
New York University
459 Students
Carnegie Mellon University
365 Students
Howard University
265 Students
Penn State Abington
259 Students
Thomas Jefferson University
246 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology
453 Students
Business
434 Students
Psychology
360 Students
Computer Science
321 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
298 Students
Nursing
251 Students
Finance
141 Students
Political Science and Government
134 Students
Marketing
134 Students
Engineering
112 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
9/6/2024
Solid education with excellent supports from teachers and strong alumni association and community. Great school spirit and culture within the building, in the community, and most certainly among alumni for decades. Would like Phila school district overall to improve its resources to all schools.
8/13/2024
Central was a very diverse and welcoming school, however the current faculty in place are where the school is lacking. There was constantly a sense of school pride, especially due to the events held by students.
8/12/2024
As a freshman, I felt like Central was moving very fast for me. If there's one thing that they do well here, it's pushing you out of your comfort zone. They try to make you talk and put yourself out there to create acquaintances with one another, and it worked very well for me. I've recognized that I have gotten more social, and now as an incoming junior I'm not so nervous about school or attending here in general. The worst part of my experience however, is partially my fault and it's because I don't necessarily speak unless spoken to, so it's created a lot of problems for me when connecting with other students as well as teachers. Because I don't speak as much in class , teachers might think I'm uninterested and the same goes for students.
GreatSchools Reviews
1/16/2024
Absolutely amazing school The teachers are outstanding The students are highly invested in their education The building itself is magnificent although there are few statues in the halls The music and art departments are in a class by themselves The school is excellent with dealing with students who...
2/27/2023
I'm going to Central this year, I'm nervous and scare. But I hope to learn a lot, and make a lot of new friends, etc.
8/16/2017
Central High School has prepared me more for graduate school than my actual undergraduate school. Hands down the BEST public high school in Philadelphia. period.
7/26/2017
The BEST SCHOOL IN PHILADELPHIA. Even the "stacked deck" known as Masterman, is all smoke and mirrors.HMH CHS 229 (1970). My dear father CHS 154 (1930).Great professors and great administrators, Surrounded by high achieving guys (all guys, then). Blacks and whites all got along! Only later was I exp...
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About Logan
List Price Range
$72K - $416K
Homes For Sale
49
Average Home Value
$164,977
Median Lot Size
2,178 Sq Ft
% Renters
52%
Household Income
$42,384
% of College Grads
9.9%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
1,741 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
43.9%
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Parks in this Area
Kemble Park
Nicetown Park
- Trails
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Cherashore Recreation Center
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Pool
Stenton Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Tennis
Loudoun Park
- Trails
- Events
Wister Playground
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Playground
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