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Central High School

Grades: 9-12

1700 W Olney Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19141
PHONE: (215)276-5262
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District Household Characteristics

Number of Households563,212
Single-Parent Households17.1%
Adults with at Least a High School Diploma80.2%
Adults with at Least a Bachelor's Degree21.8%
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$0-14,99922.2%
$15,000-29,99918.8%
$30,000-49,99921.1%
$50,000-74,99916.6%
$75,000-99,9999.5%
$100,000-149,9997.8%
$150,000+4.0%
View Population Distribution by Age
4 Years or Younger7.0%
5-19 Years19.7%
20-44 Years35.9%
45-64 Years24.2%
65 Years or Older13.2%

AYP Summary

Is this school making adequate yearly progress (AYP)? ?Yes
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Mike Muhammad, parent of 2 students
October 2008 :
"The school is a modern legend when it comes to academics and motivation for learning. My Son and daughter are eager to attend everyday." read more

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State Tests

Schoolwide Reading Proficiency ?98.2%
Schoolwide Math Proficiency ?98.2%
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Classroom Profile

Students Per Teacher ?20.8
Enrollment ?2,223
Economically Disadvantaged29.0%
Breakdown by Ethnicity
White33.2%
Black32.5%
Hispanic8.3%
Asian/Pacific Islander25.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%
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