Overbrook HS is a public high school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, one of 217 schools in the School District of Philadelphia. The school has a student population of 700 and offers a rich urban learning environment that emphasizes academic support, college and career readiness and student development. Overbrook HS provides core academic classes, college preparatory classes, career-focused programs, arts education and extracurricular activities to help students develop foundational skills and prepare for graduation and post-secondary opportunities. The student body is representative of the diversity of the community of Philadelphia and includes students from diverse economic and ethnic backgrounds. Overbrook HS has proficiency score of 37% for reading. Offering a balanced mix of academics, leadership development, and innovation, the school has earned recognition as the best high school in Pennsylvania. Funding comes from the School District of Philadelphia and public education resources, which provide academic support programs, counseling services, access to technology, and extra-curricular activities. Students also take standardized tests including the SAT and the Keystone Exams as graduation requirements.