Central High School

1700 W Olney Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 1%
Serving 2,381 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 98% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥99% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,381 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1% in PA)
  • : 98% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥99%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Central High School's student population of 2,381 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,381 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Central High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
98%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(18-19)
≥99%
62%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
38%
4%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Central High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
8%
14%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Central High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
18%
14%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Central High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
31%
63%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Central High School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Central High School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in PA.
0.73
This chart display the diversity score of Central High School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥99%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Central High School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Central High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Central High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Central High School often compared to?
Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Masterman Julia R Sec School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
98% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while ≥99% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central High School?
The graduation rate of Central High School is 99%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Central High School?
2,381 students attend Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Central High School students are Asian, 31% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central High School?
Central High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Central High School offer ?
Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Central High School part of?
Central High School is part of Philadelphia City SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,381 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1%)
  • : 98% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥99%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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