Principal
Katharine S. Davis, President
E-mail
Phone: 215-400-3590
Fax: 215-400-3591
Student Enrollment: 2,380
Address:
1700 W. Olney Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19141
SEPTA Routes:
6, 8, 16, 18, 22, 26, 55, L, Broad Street subway
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
At a Glance
Principal
Katharine S. Davis, President
E-mail
Phone: 215-400-3590
Fax: 215-400-3591
Student Enrollment: 2,380
Address:
1700 W. Olney Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19141
SEPTA Routes:
6, 8, 16, 18, 22, 26, 55, L, Broad Street subway
To prepare each student for the rigors of higher education. Building upon the school’s diversity, we aim to prepare students to contribute and thrive in a heterogeneous world. We will enable students to develop problem-solving skills, a lifelong passion for learning, and aspirations to be thoughtful leaders of their generation.
Dual Enrollment Programs:
Juniors and Seniors have the opportunity to earn college credit through the dual enrollment program. Central High School students are able to participate in dual enrollment opportunities at La Salle University and Temple University.
Measures for positive, safe learning:
Central High School is committed to sustaining an environment free of harassment, bullying, and discrimination. It promotes a positive school culture that encourages interpersonal and intergroup respect among students and between students and staff.
Accreditations/awards:
International Baccalaureate Program
Central High School is proud to offer the most robust International Baccalaureate program in the School District of Philadelphia. IB students engage in a full Diploma program by taking IB courses in a variety of disciplines as well as a Theory of Knowledge (TOK) course, completing an extended essay with original research, and fulfilling the Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) requirements. Students who do not pursue the diploma pathway have the opportunity to take courses from our suite of IB elections.
Advance Placement Courses: