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Central High School is a public magnet high school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,364 students. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top 5 high schools in the state, despite the Philadelphia City School District being ranked 494 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and having a 1-star rating.
Central High School's students significantly outperform their peers in the district and the state on Keystone Exams, with 89.4% of 11th-graders proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to just 25.7% in the district and 41.6% statewide. The school also boasts high graduation rates, ranging from 87.0% to 96.5% in recent years, and low dropout rates, from 0.8% to 5.9%. Additionally, Central High School excels in serving diverse student populations, ranking among the top 2-5 high schools in Pennsylvania for African American, Hispanic, and multi-racial students, as well as for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.
Compared to nearby schools like Parkway Northwest, Olney High School, and Philadelphia Learning Academy - North, Central High School's academic performance is exceptional, with significantly higher Keystone Exam proficiency and statewide rankings. This success can be attributed to factors such as the school's relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $11,064 to $14,222 in recent years, and its student-teacher ratio of 20.3 to 24.4, which is within a reasonable range for a large high school.
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