National Constitution Center HS

18 S 7th St
Philadelphia, PA 19106

421 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Constitution High School, located in the historic heart of Old City, Philadelphia, is a specialized public magnet high school that focuses on civics, government, and law. Housed in a historic building near Independence Hall, the school leverages its unique location to provide students with a curriculum deeply rooted in democratic principles and public service. It is designed to prepare students for higher education and careers in law, political science, and community leadership through an inquiry-based academic approach.

The school is known for fostering a small, supportive learning community that emphasizes critical thinking, debate, and civic engagement. In addition to a rigorous academic program, Constitution High School often collaborates with local legal organizations, historical institutions, and city government entities to offer internships and real-world experiences. By combining a demanding college-preparatory core with a specific focus on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship, the school aims to empower its students to become active, informed participants in their communities.

421

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for National Constitution Center HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	65
Black	297
Asian	19
Two or More	23

Black
297 (70.5%)
Hispanic
65 (15.4%)
Two or More
23 (5.5%)
Asian
19 (4.5%)
White
17 (4.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Philadelphia City SD
Phone:	(215)400-7850
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	421
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 114

Grade 10 119

Grade 11 85

Grade 12 103

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for National Constitution Center HS
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	114
Grade 10	119
Grade 11	85
Grade 12	103

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for National Constitution Center HS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	234	55.6%
Male	187	44.4%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)

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35 S. 4th Street
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High School 7th - 12th