Excellent
#355 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 12% in state
Central HS
High School · Philadelphia City Sd · Philadelphia, PA
A Philadelphia City Sd high school where students score 61 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1700 W Olney Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19141
- Math 90% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 98% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 99%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Central HS score 94% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 94% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 98% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 99% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Central HS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 82Very Walkable
- Transit 79Excellent Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,504/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Philadelphia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$42,461
Median home value
$143,400
Median rent
$1,009/mo
College educated
16.4%
Homeownership
51.8%
Poverty rate
28.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19141; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Girls HSEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 722 | Compare → |
| Widener Memorial SchEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 135 | Compare → |
| Imhotep Institute ChsCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.8 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 618 | Compare → |
| Building 21Enrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 382 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Philadelphia City Sd
- Schools in district
- 220
- Rank in district
- #10 of 218
- District spending per student
- $18,897NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central HS is listed in Philadelphia City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central HS
Central HS is a public high school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Philadelphia City Sd, serving approximately 2,287 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #355 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 98% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 99% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central HS
What grades does Central HS serve?
Central HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Central HS?
Central HS has an enrollment of approximately 2,287 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Central HS is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central HS rank in PA?
Central HS ranks #355 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Central HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Central HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Central HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central HS has 98% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 99% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Central HS a charter school?
No, Central HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central HS a Title I school?
No, Central HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central HS?
100.0% of students at Central HS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,287
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 111
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.5%
- Phone
- (215) 400-3590
- 4-Year Graduation
- 99%+
- Area population (ZIP 19141)
- 33,832
- Area average commute
- 33.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19141; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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