PHILADELPHIA, September 24, 2024 — The U.S. Department of Education announced that Central High School has been awarded the National Blue Ribbon School designation for exemplary high performance based on all student scores, student subgroup scores, and graduation rates. Central High School is one of 13 schools in the Commonwealth and the only school in the city of Philadelphia to achieve Blue Ribbon status this year.
“The National Blue Ribbon Schools Award is a testament to the exceptional achievements of students and educators at each of these schools,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. “The 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools are raising the bar for our nation’s students, serving as models for effective teaching and intentional collaboration in their schools and communities. As we celebrate their achievements, let us look to these schools for inspiration as we champion education as the foundation of a brighter future for every child.”
Central High School, a college preparatory high school that challenges students with rigorous academic programs to prepare them for higher education, serves more than two thousand students in grades nine through 12 from across the city. The school is located in Philadelphia’s Logan section and is the thirty-seventh oldest public high school in the nation, established in 1836.
“Congratulations to Central High School on its designation as a National Blue Ribbon School,” said Tony B. Watlington, Sr., Ed.D., superintendent of the School District of Philadelphia. “I am elated to celebrate the hard work of Central High School’s president (principal), teachers, students, and their families. This national recognition is a point of pride and a testament to the academic excellence within our District.”
The school hosted a celebration on Monday, September 23, 2024, at 2:30 pm. The ceremony hosted by the United States Department of Education will occur in November, and students will receive their much-deserved Blue Ribbon plaque later this year.
Katharine Davis, President of Central High School, shared the exciting news with her school community. “The Blue Ribbon Award is an achievement that recognizes the continued academic excellence of the Central High School student body as well as the dedication of our faculty, staff, and families. We strive to build a community that values student voice and leadership. We wholeheartedly believe in the power of young adults to positively impact our local and global community. We are so honored to receive this award and recognition.”
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