Overbrook High School

Overbrook High School is a public high school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, serving students in grades 9 through 12. The façade displays pointed arches and turrets in a late Gothic style, while windows are arranged at regular intervals across several stories.

Irwin T. Catharine designed the building in 1924 as part of Philadelphia's expansion of public schools. The school was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986 and reflects the urban education reforms of the early 20th century.

The school takes its name from the Overbrook neighborhood in West Philadelphia and connects classroom learning with athletic programs that are very popular among students. Basketball has a long tradition here and shapes daily school life far beyond physical education classes.

The address is 5898 Lancaster Avenue in West Philadelphia, located in a residential area with bus and trolley lines nearby. The school grounds are not open to visitors during the school week, but the exterior can be viewed from the street.

Eleven former students made it to the NBA, more than almost any other high school in the United States. These achievements have given the school building and its gymnasiums a special reputation among basketball fans.

Location: Pennsylvania

Inception: 1924

Architects: Irwin T. Catharine

Website: http://webgui.phila.k12.pa.us/schools/o/overbrookhs

GPS coordinates: 39.98120,-75.23860

Latest update: December 17, 2025 08:20