Central High School
Central High School is a public four‑year university preparatory magnet high school in Philadelphia’s Logan neighborhood. Founded in 1836 is the only US high school authorized to confer academic degrees. About 2,400 students in grades 9–12 attend. Is led by President Katharine Davis.
Address: 1700 West Olney Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19141
Phone: (215) 400-3590
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Philadelphia High School Ranked Best in Pennsylvania, Two Ranked Among Top Three
The latest best high schools in Pennsylvania list has been released and the top high school in the state is in Philadelphia, according to U.S.…
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Firstrust Bank, Eagles Award Next Generation of High School Entrepreneurs in Pitch Competition
Five teams of students from four high schools in the Greater Philadelphia region recently competed in a business pitch challenge hosted by Firstrust Bank and…
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Two Philadelphia High Schools Rank Among Top Three Best High Schools in Pennsylvania
Two School District of Philadelphia schools have ranked among the top three best high schools in Pennsylvania, according to a new report from the U.S.…
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Grammy-Winning Producer Will Yip Champions Philadelphia in Indie Music World
Will Yip, a Grammy-winning music producer and engineer, is a passionate champion of Philadelphia and a driving force in its indie music scene, writes Dan…
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This Philadelphia High School is the Best in the State, According to Niche
Niche has released its newest round of top high schools in the state and a Philadelphia high school is at the very top of the…
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Philadelphia High School Among Top Ten in the Nation
A Philadelphia high school is in the top ten of the latest U.S. News and World Report “Best High Schools” ranking, writes Joe Brandt for…
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18 High School Seniors Receive $360,000 in Scholarships from Green Family Foundation, Firstrust Bank
In a powerful show of support for the next generation of changemakers, the Green Family Foundation and Firstrust Bank recently awarded $360,000 in scholarships to…
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Central High School Earns Third National Blue Ribbon School Distinction
Central High School has been honored as a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education for the third time in the school’s…
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‘Zion’s Project,’ A West Philadelphia Mother Keeps Son’s Memory Alive With New Memorial Scholarship
Zion Sincere Jackson started studying composition and music technology at Rutgers University in September 2019. Just one short month later, he lost his life in…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Ronald Matthews, President, Eastern University
Ronald Matthews, President of Eastern University, spoke to PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up in Philadelphia, where his parents encouraged his passion for music from a…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Bertram L. Lawson II, President and CEO, YMCA of Greater Brandywine
In July 2023, Bertram L. Lawson, II began his newest chapter in the YMCA movement, stepping into the role of President and CEO of YMCA…
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Central High School Student Combats Hunger, Food Insecurity Through Her Student-Led Nonprofit, Feeding Philly
Despite only being a teenager, Samantha Sandhaus has managed to make a strong impact on the community, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. Currently a senior…
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Student-run Program at Central High School Fights Food Insecurity in North Philly
Feeding Philly, a student-run program at Central High School in North Philadelphia, is helping students and families in the community fight food insecurity, writes Ella…
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Point Breeze’s Chaz Franklin Landed His Job in WNBA Thanks to His Philly Connections
Chaz Franklin, who grew up in Point Breeze, landed his director of player development for the WNBA’s Chicago Sky job thanks to his Philadelphia connections,…
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Central High Robotics Team Inspires, Prepares Philadelphia’s Next Generation of STEM Leaders
The robotics team at Central High School in Philadelphia known as the RoboLancers is helping students build relationships while it prepares the next generation of…
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