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Central High School

GreatSchools Rating: 10 out of 10. Greatschools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.

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Central High School

1700 W Olney Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19141
Philadelphia County

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voicePhone: (215) 276-5262

Grades 9-12
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2253 students

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GreatSchools Rating: 10 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.

Central High School, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, serves grades 9-12 in the School District of Philadelphia. It is among the few public high schools in Pennsylvania to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10.

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