Central High School, Public high school in Logan, Philadelphia, United States
Central High School sits at 1700 West Olney Avenue in Logan, a building with wide stairs, tall columns and stone walls that reflect classical design. The interior holds classrooms and common areas spread across several floors, serving over two thousand three hundred students in grades nine through twelve.
Founded in 1836, the school admitted only male students until 1983. A court ruling in 1975 led to this change, opening access for all genders after nearly a century and a half.
The school uses a numbered system for graduating classes instead of years, a tradition that connects former students across generations. This practice creates a shared identity among graduates regardless of when they attended.
Students can get help with Chromebooks each morning in room 329, ensuring access to digital learning tools before classes begin. This support helps resolve technical issues quickly so lessons can proceed smoothly.
An 1849 law allowed the school to grant degrees to graduates, a power usually reserved for colleges. This arrangement sets the school apart from all other high schools in the country.
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