Summary
Central High School is a public magnet high school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, serving 2,287 students in grades 9-12. This school stands out as an academic leader, consistently ranking among the top 5 high schools in the state over the past decade and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Central High School's exceptional performance extends across various student subgroups, including female, male, Asian, African American, Hispanic, White, multi-racial, English Language Learners, low socioeconomic status, and disabled students. The school's rankings within these subgroups are often in the top 5 or top 10 in Pennsylvania, demonstrating its ability to provide a high-quality education to a diverse student population. Additionally, Central High School maintains high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 71.9% to 99.2%, and very low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 5.5%.
When compared to nearby schools in the Philadelphia City School District, Central High School stands out as an academic leader. Other schools, such as Parkway Northwest, Olney High School, and Girls High School, have significantly lower statewide rankings, test scores, graduation rates, and other key metrics. This highlights the exceptional performance of Central High School and its ability to provide a high-quality education to its students, even within a district that is generally underperforming.
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