Abraham Lincoln High School, public high school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Abraham Lincoln High School is a public high school in the Mayfair section of Northeast Philadelphia, accessible from the intersection of Ryan and Rowland Avenues. The traditional brick building with a large campus serves grades 9 through 12 and offers extensive academic programs, sports options, and specialized support for multilingual students and those who are deaf or hard of hearing.
The school was built in the late 1940s with its cornerstone laid in 1949, while the current campus opened in 2009. The name emerged from local discussions when residents from Holmesburg and other neighborhoods rejected the original proposed name Mayfair High School, instead favoring the name of the 16th US President.
The school is named after US President Abraham Lincoln, a choice that sparked local disagreement when other neighborhoods initially preferred a different name. Today it is known for its diverse student population, multilingual support programs, and active cultural events such as annual band and choir concerts along with spring musicals open to the community.
The school is located in an urban area with public transportation access and sits near residential neighborhoods and businesses. Visitors should note that the school has on-site security staff and works with Philadelphia Police, so official permission is required for visits.
The school's band was featured in a scene from the movie Rocky III with the Philadelphia Museum of Art, an unexpected connection that links the school to a Hollywood film. Actor Sylvester Stallone and his brother Frank also attended the school, though Stallone did not complete his studies there.
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