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Central HS

1700 W Olney Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19141

Top 10% School in Pennsylvania

Ranked 3 of 531 in Pennsylvania

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Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Central HS

1700 W Olney Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19141

Top 10% School in Pennsylvania

Ranked 3 of 531 in Pennsylvania

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About Central HS

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 88%
Reading 98%
State average proficiency is 88% in Math and 98% in Reading.
112
Full-time Teachers
20 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
2287
Total Students
$76537
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 27.63%
Asian 36.2%
Hispanic 10.06%
Black 21.56%
Two+ Races 4.24%
Native Am. 0.22%
White
27.63%
Asian
36.2%
Hispanic
10.06%
Black
21.56%
Two+ Races
4.24%
Native Am.
0.22%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 2287
55.4%
1267 Female
44.6%
1020 Male

Student Population

2287 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

457 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Central HS Contact Information

Address

1700 W Olney Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19141

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Phone

(215) 400-3590

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TOP 3 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Central HS

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM to 2:34 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Central High School is continuing to add advanced academic opportunities through additional research initiatives, STEM-related programming and student leadership activities. The students have participated in regional science competitions, performing arts showcases, and academic events. The school has also enhanced extracurricular offerings and college preparation resources intended to support student achievement.

FAQ

Q1. What is academically special about Central HS?

Ans. Central HS is known for its very competitive admissions process and rigorous college preparatory curriculum.

Q2. Does Central HS have Advanced Placement (AP) courses?

Ans. Yes, the school offers a wide range of AP and honors classes in many academic subjects.

Q3. What extracurricular activities does Central HS offer?

Ans. Students may participate in athletics, academic clubs, debate teams, music groups, cultural organizations, and leadership programs.

Q4. Does Central HS have world language programs?

Ans. Yes, the school does offer a number of world language courses in its advanced academic curriculum.

Q5. In what ways does Central HS get students ready for college and careers?

Ans. The school offers students a rigorous academic program, AP coursework, college counseling, leadership opportunities, and enrichment programs.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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