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🇺🇸Philadelphia, PAPublic
Central High School
One of the oldest public high schools in the US
Rank#179
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59.6
aggregate score · 4 sources
US News Best High Schools
2024 edition
200–450
Niche Best Schools (K-12)
2024 edition
150–350
Washington Post Challenge Index
2024 edition
400–800
Newsweek America's Best High Schools
2024 edition
180–400
Subject strengths
An Analects Proverbs editorial estimate — derived from this school's specialty and overall standing, not pulled from a named subject ranking.
| Source | Score |
|---|---|
| CS | 59 out of 100 |
| Eng | 56 out of 100 |
| Business | 56 out of 100 |
| Medicine | 63 out of 100 |
| Law | 64 out of 100 |
| Sciences | 61 out of 100 |
| Social | 62 out of 100 |
| Arts | 58 out of 100 |
Strongest in
Law & PolicyMedicineSocial Sciences
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Frequently asked questions
What is Central High School's ranking?
Central High School ranks #179 among Analects Proverbs's best US high schools, with a combined score of 59.6/100 from 4 rankings.
Where is Central High School located?
Central High School is a public high school in Philadelphia, PA.
What is Central High School known for?
One of the oldest public high schools in the US. Its strongest subject areas, by our editorial estimate, are Law & Policy, Medicine, Social Sciences.