Central High School
School Overview
Central High School is a public Magnet school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is a school in Philadelphia City School District district.
According to the Pennsylvania state assessment result, more than 99% of students are proficient in Math learning and more than 99% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 2,388 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 23 to 1 where a total of 103 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 2,388 students are attending Central High School. By gender, there are 1,092 and 1,296 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Central High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 444 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 37 | 18 | 19 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Asian | 138 | 80 | 58 |
| Black | 100 | 39 | 61 |
| White | 152 | 70 | 82 |
| Two or More Races | 15 | 4 | 11 |
| IDEA program | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Total | 444 | 213 | 231 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 103 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Central High School and the students to teacher ratio is 23 to 1. All teachers are certified. 88.3% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 103 | Students per teacher: 23 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 103 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 9 | 8.7% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 3 | 2.9% |
| School counselors | 5 | Students per counselor: 478 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 2 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 601,337 Households |
| Population | 1,530,814 |
| Male | 747,479 |
| Female | 831,596 |
| Child Population | 468,342 |
| Total Housing Units | 685,956 Units |
| Average House Value | $163,000 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,042 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.20% |
| Average Household Income | $45,927 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 91.85% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Central High School offers 23 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 547 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 208 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 1,007 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Central High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 23 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 547 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 167 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 229 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 378 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in International BS program | 208 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 1,007 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
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