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Central HS
PublicHighGrades 9–12Virtual
1700 W Olney Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19141 · (215) 400-3590 · Part of Philadelphia City School District
Students
2,329
Students per teacher
26:1
Setting
City
Grades
9–12
What stands out about Central HS
- Math proficiency 61 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 58 pts below the state
- Larger classes: 26:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency98%
State average 37.3%
Reading / language arts-3%
State average 55%
Location
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1700 W Olney Ave, Philadelphia
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9589
Grade 10597
Grade 11575
Grade 12568
Enrollment over time
2,416’20
2,381’21
2,364’22
2,287’23
2,329’24
Down 3.6% since 2020.
Who goes here
Asian 35%White 26%Black 22%Hispanic 11%Two or more races 5%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.