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National Constitution Center High School

Public Grades 9-12

545^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 681 Pennsylvania High Schools

Better than 20% of Pennsylvania high schools

Summary

National Constitution Center High School is a public high school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, serving 398 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Philadelphia City School District, which is ranked 473 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, National Constitution Center High School has consistently underperformed compared to state and district averages on Keystone Exams. In the 2024-2025 school year, only 28.9% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to 44.3% statewide. Similarly, only 13.8% were proficient or better in Biology, compared to 49.3% statewide. However, the school's graduation rate has ranged from 71.9% to 100% over the past few years, with a 2023-2024 rate of 87.9%, and its dropout rate has ranged from 0.7% to 5.5%, with a 2023-2024 rate of 1.4%, which are generally lower than state and district averages.

Interestingly, nearby magnet schools, such as Academy at Palumbo, Parkway Center City Middle College, and Masterman Julia R Sec School, significantly outperform National Constitution Center High School on academic measures, with much higher proficiency rates and graduation rates. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with over 99% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which is significantly higher than the state and district averages.

421

Students ?

22.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,126

Per pupil spending ?

94.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

18 S 7th St
Philadelphia, PA 19106-2314

(215) 400-7850

District: Philadelphia City School District

Racial breakdown:

African American:

70.5%

Hispanic:

15.4%

Two or more races:

5.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 18th percentile in 2015 → 20th in 2025

Strengths

✓97% graduate in 4 years — above the Pennsylvania average (89%)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Pennsylvania average (31% vs 52% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (20th percentile)

!Biology scores 35 pts below the Pennsylvania average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school31%

District avg35%

Pennsylvania avg52%

545^th of 681

Pennsylvania public high schools ?

Bottom 20%▲ up 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

18^th of 54High Schools in the Philadelphia City School District

473^rd of 606Philadelphia City School District among Pennsylvania districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	21.8	545 of 681	20.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	42.1	455 of 686	33.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	30.2	508 of 674	24.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	13.4	553 of 634	12.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	7.8	502 of 537	6.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	25.0	550 of 693	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	27.4	521 of 673	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	12.4	571 of 663	13.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	26.6	542 of 677	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	19.9	558 of 680	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	24.5	493 of 580	15.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	29.0	489 of 591	17.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	53.1	387 of 664	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2011	39.9	490 of 660	25.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	51.1	385 of 649	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2009	53.8	347 of 632	45.1%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	45.8	137 of 276	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	65.1	82 of 284	71.1%	★★★★☆
2023	51.0	119 of 260	54.2%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	50.5	218 of 524	58.4%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	15.8	556 of 657	15.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	34.9	470 of 665	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	41.3	168 of 287	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	78.7	48 of 274	82.5%	★★★★☆
2023	61.1	90 of 252	64.3%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	32.7	451 of 651	30.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	61.9	242 of 664	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	43.3	394 of 652	39.6%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	28.2	488 of 660	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	50.3	365 of 662	44.9%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Disabled (2025)58th percentile+38 vs school

African American (2025)50th percentile+30 vs school

Hispanic (2025)41st percentile+21 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)31st percentile+11 vs school

Male (2025)26th percentile+6 vs school

Female (2025)15th percentile-5 vs school

By subject vs Pennsylvania (2024-2025) ?

Literature51%-12 vs state

Algebra I29%-15 vs state

Biology14%-35 vs state

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What people are saying

by a student
Monday, June 27, 2011

this school is wonderful it teaches you who you wont to be in the 4 next years i just got out of my freshman year and i think the schoo l is terrific great facilty and staff of constution and a amazing principle Close Quote

by a student
Saturday, September 18, 2010

This website is NOT UPDATED! Constitution High School has occupied room for 9-12th grade since Fall of 2009. I graduated from here in 2010.

This is a great school to attend, and they offer a number if AP Classes, Dual enrollment classes with Cheyney University, Partnerships with a big law firm (Ballard Spahr Andrews and Ingersoll), a long time partner The National Constitution Center and a partner school in Afghanistan.

The school also provides mentorship with lawyers and paralegals and a school government unlike no other; it's actually RUN by the students and FOR the students. It is modeled after the US Government. They help you to learn about the US government from 9th - 12th grade. Students start off in "The Constitution" class and ending in 12th grade have the option to be in a "Constitutional Law" class.

When I came to this school I wanted to be a lawyer. I participated in the National High School Mock Trial Championship (a great school club for serious students)and the mentorship program to get a feel of what it was like to actually be a lawyer. Because of those experiences, I am not wasting time in college finding out that I DO NOT want to become a lawyer. I found out that there were long hours involved and hard to balance a work and family life (not that it can not be done)!

Constitution High has top-notch,... if not the best teachers, dean and principal you could EVER IMAGINE! In this school you develop a one-on-one relationship with the teachers. They're caring and work hard to help you get the best grades possible! With all of the teachers, if you ask for one-on-one tutoring/conversation, that's what you get! And because of the small size you wouldn't be surprized if the principal was walking down the hall and called you by name from behind!

One of our English teachers was nominated and WON the LINDBACK DISTINGUISHED TEACHING AWARD! He is one out of ONLY 66 teachers in the Philadelphia School District to win this award! His hard work is reflected in the school's 11th Grade Writing & Reading PSSA Test Scores, in which the students scored well above the School District and State Average Scores in 2009 and 2010!

The school is also surrounded by historical and educational sites, which are utilized by the students in walking trips. It is located in center-city, in a safe environment.

The school is not only educational, but fun! I've never wanted to volunteer until I got involved in the Service Learning Project. There were instances where the two classes came together to debate, school elections, spirit days, class trips, teachers that make jokes to help you remember class work, lots of places to eat, going out for lunch (Yum!!!), classes at Cheyney University's Urban Campus, Field Day, School Parties to raise funds for the basketball team, a number of school clubs, bake sales and more! Plus, where else can you find a school that has their own court room, and judges?

Nevertheless, going through and graduating out of Constitution High School is a maturing experience, and this school is nationally recognized! I was accepted into a number of colleges, and so were many of my other classmates. These colleges included Spelman College, Drexel University, University of Miami, and Swarthmore College. Going to Constitution High was a great experience for me, and I really wouldn't have changed much about it!

Constitution High School is a special admissions magnet school, meaning that they accept the best students from all over Philadelphia. I encourage anyone who's willing to work hard and enjoy themselves, to come to Constitution High School! Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, April 13, 2009

Constitution HS is preparing my child for college. The school is small and focus on history and government. It has a excellent location in center city and the school takes the students on trips and gives my child a lot of attention. Close Quote

Schools Near National Constitution Center High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2025)	Keystone Exams Biology (2025)	Keystone Exams Literature (2025)	PSSA Math (2025)					PSSA English Language Arts (2025)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
National Constitution Center High School	Public	9-12	18 S 7th St	Philadelphia	19106	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-7850	421	19	22.1	94.8%	17 (4.0%)	297 (70.5%)	65 (15.4%)	19 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.5%)	21.8	545^th of 681 public high schools	20.0%		42.1	455^th of 686 public high schools	33.7%	90	28.9	13.8	50.6											$18,126	$7,222	$10,904
Mastery Charter High School-Lenfest Campus	Public, Charter	7-12	35 S. 4th Street	Philadelphia	19106	Philadelphia County	Mastery Charter High School-Lenfest Campus	Yes	No	No	Yes	(215) 922-1902	660	40	16.5	96.1%	4 (0.6%)	509 (77.1%)	120 (18.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (3.5%)	32.6	488^th of 681 public high schools	28.3%		12.4	585^th of 686 public high schools	14.7%	97	29.8	23.9	62.6			19.4	15.9	17.6			37.5	38.8	38.2	$22,443	$5,485	$16,958
Academy at Palumbo	Public, Magnet	9-12	1100 Catharine St	Philadelphia	19147	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(215) 400-8130	1,225	35	35.0	97.0%	213 (17.4%)	306 (25.0%)	224 (18.3%)	411 (33.6%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	66 (5.4%)	91.9	39^th of 681 public high schools	94.3%		94.6	20^th of 686 public high schools	97.1%	19	74.1	68.9	91.6											$16,840	$6,357	$10,482
Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1709 Benjamin Franklin Parkway	Philadelphia	19103	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Charter High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(267) 514-1824	629	35	17.8	97.8%	20 (3.2%)	547 (87.0%)	31 (4.9%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.5%)	10.4	597^th of 681 public high schools	12.3%		10.5	594^th of 686 public high schools	13.4%	3	5.7	17.9	42.5											$3,460	$3,460	$00
Parkway Center City Middle College	Public, Magnet	9-12	540 N 13th Street	Philadelphia	19123	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(215) 400-7620	436	13	32.7	97.7%	11 (2.5%)	288 (66.1%)	86 (19.7%)	32 (7.3%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	16 (3.7%)	75.1	163^rd of 681 public high schools	76.1%		77.8	134^th of 686 public high schools	80.5%	29	46.3	60.9	84.5											$21,812	$6,865	$14,947
Creative and Performing Arts	Public, Magnet	9-12	901 S Broad St	Philadelphia	19147	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(215) 400-8140	643	20	31.5	101.7%	172 (26.7%)	323 (50.2%)	79 (12.3%)	39 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (4.5%)	59.1	304^th of 681 public high schools	55.4%		59.6	298^th of 686 public high schools	56.6%	6	37.2	44.1	84.0											$18,596	$7,540	$11,056
Franklin Benjamin High School	Public	9-12	550 N Broad St	Philadelphia	19130	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-7600	570	41	14.0	95.3%	10 (1.8%)	406 (71.2%)	110 (19.3%)	22 (3.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.7%)	2.2	668^th of 681 public high schools	1.9%		3.2	662^nd of 686 public high schools	3.5%	6	3.1	5.4	14.1											$19,123	$7,676	$11,447
Science Leadership Academy	Public, Magnet	9-12	1482 Green St	Philadelphia	19130	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(215) 979-5620	502	20	25.4	99.6%	185 (36.9%)	145 (28.9%)	78 (15.5%)	50 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (8.6%)	89.5	50^th of 681 public high schools	92.7%		94.9	18^th of 686 public high schools	97.4%	32	70.3	66.1	89.0											$17,560	$6,721	$10,839
Masterman Julia R Sec School	Public, Magnet	5-12	1699 Spring Garden St	Philadelphia	19130	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	Yes	No	No	(215) 400-7580	1,183	48	24.8	101.4%	471 (39.8%)	189 (16.0%)	89 (7.5%)	338 (28.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	95 (8.0%)	98.9	2^nd of 681 public high schools	99.7%		99.1	2^nd of 686 public high schools	99.7%		93.9	95.6	100.0	96.7	87.9	85.9	69.1	83.6	89.2	98.8	88.4	87.6	90.8	$17,307	$2,620	$14,687
Franklin LC	Public, Magnet	9-12	616 N 15th St	Philadelphia	19130	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(215) 400-7570	918	47	19.5	83.2%	42 (4.6%)	463 (50.4%)	291 (31.7%)	93 (10.1%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	24 (2.6%)	46.7	412^th of 681 public high schools	39.5%		51.6	376^th of 686 public high schools	45.2%	36	33.7	42.6	65.4											$20,587	$7,380	$13,207

Frequently Asked Questions about National Constitution Center High School

What district is National Constitution Center High School in?

Philadelphia City School District

Is National Constitution Center High School a good school?

National Constitution Center High School ranks in the bottom 20.0% of Pennsylvania high schools.

How many students attend National Constitution Center High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 421 students attended National Constitution Center High School.

What is the racial makeup of National Constitution Center High School?

Students at National Constitution Center High School are 71% African American, 15% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 4% White.

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