For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 971 students in the neighborhood of Center City East, Philadelphia, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Center City East are National Constitution Center High School and Mastery Chs-lenfest Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Center City East, Philadelphia, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 58% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Center City East, Philadelphia, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mastery Chs-lenfest Campus, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Center City East, Philadelphia, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
National Constitution Center High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18 S 7th St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 400-7850
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 400-7850
Grades: 9-12
| 398 students
Rank: #22.
Mastery Chs-lenfest Campus
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
35 S. 4th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 922-1902
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 922-1902
Grades: 7-12
| 634 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Center City East, Philadelphia, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Center City East, Philadelphia, PA include National Constitution Center High School and Mastery Chs-lenfest Campus.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Center City East, Philadelphia?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Center City East, Philadelphia.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Center City East, Philadelphia?
the neighborhood of Center City East, Philadelphia public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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