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	'''Central High School''' is a public magnet high school in Philadelphia, founded in 1836 as the second public high school in the United States. ~~Here's what makes it truly unusual~~: ~~it's~~ the only public high school in the nation authorized to grant bachelor's degrees to its graduates, a power granted by the Pennsylvania legislature in 1849 and exercised continuously since. The school's selective admissions, rigorous academics, and distinguished alumni—including a United States President, Supreme Court Justice, and numerous other notable figures—have made it one of America's most accomplished public high schools.<ref name="~~central~~">{{cite web \|url=https://~~centralhigh~~.~~net~~/about \|title=About Central \|publisher=~~Central High~~ School \|access-date=~~December 30~~, ~~2025~~}}</ref>		'''Central High School''' is a public magnet high school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded in 1836 as the second public high school in the United States.<ref name="wikipedia">{{cite web \|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_High_School_(Philadelphia) \|title=Central High School (Philadelphia) \|publisher=Wikipedia \|access-date=June 17, 2026}}</ref> It is the only public high school in the nation authorized to grant bachelor's degrees to its graduates, a power granted by the Pennsylvania legislature in 1849.<ref name="philasd">{{cite web \|url=https://centralhs.philasd.org/about-central-high-school/about-us/ \|title=About Central High School \|publisher=School District of Philadelphia \|access-date=June 17, 2026}}</ref> The school's selective admissions, rigorous academics, and distinguished alumni have made it one of America's most accomplished public high schools.

	== History ==		== History ==

	Central High School opened in ~~1836~~ as part of Philadelphia's development of public education, ~~becoming the city's first public secondary school~~. The school~~'s founding reflected the Jacksonian-era commitment to democratic education~~, ~~providing classical and practical learning that'd previously been available only through private academies. It didn't take long for Central to build a reputation for academic excellence~~, ~~attracting distinguished faculty~~ and ~~drawing~~ students ~~who wanted rigorous preparation for college and careers~~.<ref name="~~central~~"/>		Central High School opened in 1838 as part of Philadelphia's development of public education. The school was chartered by an Act of Assembly and approved on June 13, 1836. The cornerstone was laid on September 19, 1837, and the school opened on October 21, 1838, with four professors and sixty-three students.<ref name="wikipedia"/>

	~~Then came~~ 1849~~. The~~ Pennsylvania legislature granted Central the power to confer academic degrees, recognizing that the school was already offering college-level instruction ~~in some subjects~~. ~~Graduates can receive either a bachelor's degree or diploma depending~~ on ~~their course of study~~, ~~though most choose~~ the ~~traditional diploma. No other~~ public high school ~~has ever gotten~~ this power. ~~It reflects Central's unusual spot in American education: sitting between secondary and higher learning~~. The school moved ~~around for decades before~~ its ~~current~~ building ~~opened~~ in 1939 in the ~~Logan~~ neighborhood.<ref name="~~central~~"/>		In 1849, the Pennsylvania legislature granted Central the power to confer academic degrees, recognizing that the school was already offering college-level instruction. This authority, formalized by an Act of Assembly on April 9, 1849, made Central the only public high school in the United States with this power.<ref name="wikipedia"/> The Board of Controllers authorized the conferring of appropriate degrees upon graduates on September 11, 1849.<ref name="wikipedia"/>

			The school moved multiple times during its early history. In September 1854, it relocated to a new building at the southeast corner of Broad and Green Streets. In September 1900, the school moved to its third location in a larger building at Broad, Green, Fifteenth, and Brandywine Streets, where the formal dedication was held on November 22, 1902, with President Theodore Roosevelt addressing the students.<ref name="wikipedia"/> In 1939, Central moved to its fourth and current location at Ogontz and Olney Avenues in the Olney neighborhood.<ref name="philasd"/>

	== Academics ==		== Academics ==

	The curriculum ~~here~~ is ~~rigorous. Students work through~~ college-preparatory ~~courses in~~ humanities, sciences, mathematics, and arts. Advanced Placement classes ~~in numerous subjects let~~ students ~~tackle~~ college-level material and earn credit. ~~This~~ academic ~~intensity~~ attracts ~~kids who want~~ challenges ~~beyond what typical public schools offer~~, and ~~it shows: many~~ graduates attend selective colleges and universities. The ~~school keeps its tradition going through competitive admissions based on standardized tests~~, ~~grades~~, ~~and other criteria~~.<ref name="~~central~~"/>		The curriculum is college-preparatory, emphasizing humanities, sciences, mathematics, and the arts. Advanced Placement classes enable students to pursue college-level material and earn credit. The school maintains selective admissions based on standardized test scores and prior academic performance. Central's selective enrollment attracts students seeking rigorous academic challenges, and the majority of graduates attend selective colleges and universities.<ref name="philasd"/>

			The degree-granting authority, while historically significant, remains largely symbolic. Most students pursue conventional college education after graduating. The tradition reflects Central's distinctive place in American public education as a university preparatory institution within the secondary school system.<ref name="wikipedia"/>

			== Notable Achievements ==

	~~That unique degree-granting power is historically important~~, ~~but it's mostly symbolic now rather than~~ a ~~practical credential~~. ~~Most students go on to conventional college after graduating anyway. Still~~, the ~~tradition matters because it connects directly to Central's founding mission: providing education comparable to higher education~~ and ~~keeping alive~~ the school's ~~distinctive place within American public education~~.<ref name="~~central~~"/>		Central High School has received numerous recognitions for academic excellence. In October 1987 and again in September 2011, the school was officially named a Secondary School of National Excellence by the United States Department of Education and named a Blue Ribbon School.<ref name="wikipedia"/> In March 1992, Redbook magazine named Central one of the best schools in Pennsylvania, and the school has been named "Best Secondary School in Pennsylvania" by the magazine each year since rating of the nation's best schools began.<ref name="wikipedia"/>

	== Campus ==		== Campus ==

	~~Central's 1939 Art Deco~~ building ~~sits~~ in the ~~Logan~~ neighborhood of ~~North~~ Philadelphia, ~~designed by Irwin Catharine with distinctive architectural details that stand out. The building's got~~ specialized facilities for sciences, arts, and athletics~~, and recent renovations have updated the infrastructure while keeping the historic character intact~~. The campus~~'s scale and facilities really do set it apart~~ from ~~typical public schools~~, ~~reflecting Central's particular status within~~ the ~~school district~~.<ref name="~~central~~"/>		The school building, located at Ogontz and Olney Avenues in the Olney neighborhood of Philadelphia, provides specialized facilities for sciences, arts, and athletics. The campus accommodates approximately 2,400 students in grades 9 through 12.<ref name="wikipedia"/> Students commute from all over Philadelphia, drawing from every neighborhood in the city.<ref name="philasd"/>

	~~The Logan location~~, ~~while it's not Center City, provides~~ the ~~space Central's programs need to operate properly~~. ~~Students commute from all over~~ the ~~city~~, ~~drawing from every Philadelphia neighborhood. That citywide draw creates a diverse student body united by one thing: academic motivation rather than where they happen to live~~.<ref name="~~central~~"/>		Central uses a distinctive class numbering system rather than a traditional class year. Graduates are identified by class number, reflecting a tradition that began when the school had two graduating classes per year. As of the 2025-2026 school year, the current senior class is the 285th graduating class.<ref name="wikipedia"/>

	== Notable Alumni ==		== Notable Alumni ==

	Central's alumni ~~have achieved extraordinary things across many different fields~~. ~~Alexander Bullock~~, ~~class of 1850~~, ~~served as Governor~~ of ~~Massachusetts~~. ~~Simon Cameron was [https://biography.wiki/a/Abraham_Lincoln Abraham Lincoln]'s Secretary of War. Then there's William~~ Howard ~~Taft: the 27th President of~~ the ~~United States and later Chief Justice, who attended briefly~~ in ~~his youth~~. ~~Beyond them~~, ~~there are countless scientists, writers, jurists~~, and ~~professionals who've made their mark in their respective fields~~.~~<ref name="central"/>~~		Central High School's alumni span the arts, sciences, and public life. They include linguist Noam Chomsky, painter Thomas Eakins, architect Louis Kahn, and Larry Fine of the Three Stooges. In the sciences, graduate Howard Temin shared the 1975 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. The school also educated Alain LeRoy Locke, the first African-American Rhodes Scholar, and John Baxter Taylor Jr., the first African-American Olympic gold medalist. Other notable alumni include entertainers Ed Wynn and Alexander Woollcott, physician Andrew Weil, and pastor Jeremiah Wright. Entertainer Bill Cosby attended the school but did not graduate.<ref name="alumni">{{cite web \|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Central_High_School_(Philadelphia)_alumni \|title=List of Central High School (Philadelphia) alumni \|publisher=Wikipedia \|access-date=June 17, 2026}}</ref>

	~~The school's alumni association is one of~~ the ~~oldest public school~~ alumni ~~organizations in the nation~~, and ~~it's still active maintaining traditions and supporting current students through scholarships and mentorship~~. ~~That engagement reflects genuine pride in what Central's built and a real commitment to keeping~~ the school ~~excellent for the next generation~~.<ref name="~~central~~"/>

	== See Also ==		== See Also ==
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	* [[Julia R. Masterman School]]		* [[Julia R. Masterman School]]
	* [[Logan, Philadelphia]]

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