Northeast High School

Northeast High School is a public high school in Northeast Philadelphia, one of the oldest and largest high schools in the city. Known for its academic programs and athletics, Northeast has a historic rivalry with Central High School.

History

Northeast High School was established in 1890, originally located in the Kensington section of the city before moving to its current location in the Oxford Circle neighborhood of Northeast Philadelphia.

Notable Alumni

Graduates include:

• Noam Chomsky - linguist and intellectual
• Al Martino - singer
• Numerous athletes and professionals

Central Rivalry

Northeast maintains one of the oldest high school rivalries in the nation with Central High School. The annual football game is a Thanksgiving tradition.

Academics

The school offers:

• College preparatory curriculum
• Magnet programs
• Advanced placement courses
• Career technical education

Athletics

The Vikings compete in:

• Football
• Basketball
• Baseball
• Track and field
• Various other sports

See Also

• Central High School
• Northeast Philadelphia
• School District of Philadelphia