Constitution HS

18 S 7th St
Philadelphia, PA 19106

383 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.

383

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Constitution HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	68
Black	244
Asian	26
Two or More	26

Black
244 (63.7 %)
Hispanic
68 (17.8 %)
Asian
26 (6.8 %)
Two or More
26 (6.8 %)
White
19 (5.0 %)

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:	383
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
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 79

Grade 10 107

Grade 11 106

Grade 12 91

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Constitution HS
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	79
Grade 10	107
Grade 11	106
Grade 12	91

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Constitution HS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	231	60.3%
Male	152	39.7%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)

Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus

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