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
[edit | edit source]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.[1]
Notable Alumni
[edit | edit source]Graduates include:
- Noam Chomsky - linguist and intellectual
- Al Martino - singer
- Numerous athletes and professionals
Central Rivalry
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]The school offers:
- College preparatory curriculum
- Magnet programs
- Advanced placement courses
- Career technical education
Athletics
[edit | edit source]The Vikings compete in:
- Football
- Basketball
- Baseball
- Track and field
- Various other sports
See Also
[edit | edit source]References
[edit | edit source]- ↑ "Northeast High School". School District of Philadelphia. Retrieved December 2025