Overbrook High School, Public high school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The Late Gothic Revival architecture of Overbrook High School features intricate stone details and symmetrical design elements across its exterior facades.
Architect Irwin T. Catharine designed this educational institution in 1924, leading to its registration in the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.
The school maintains strong connections with its neighborhood through educational programs and community initiatives that serve the predominantly African American student population.
Located at 5898 Lancaster Avenue, Overbrook High School accommodates students from grades 9 through 12 within the School District of Philadelphia.
The institution has produced numerous professional basketball players, with eleven former students advancing to careers in the National Basketball Association.
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: May 26, 2025 21:45
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