Constitution High School

ADDRESS: 18 South 7th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19106

PHONE: (215) 400-7850 SCHOOL TYPE: Public District Citywide GRADES: 9-12 ENROLLMENT: 394

Fast Facts

Principal
Mrs. Briana Dunn-Robb
Phone Number
(215) 400-7850
Email
Website
Neighborhood
Center City East
SEPTA Routes
MFL (8th St.), Bus (17, 33, 44, 47, 47M, 48, 61, 62, 78)
Preschool/Daycare

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Application Deadline
2024-08-15
Tuition
Uniform
Yes
Extended Day

Mission

Constitution High School is a unique collaboration among the school district, the National Constitution Center, and the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. By engaging students with an appreciation for history and an understanding of the democratic principles embodied in the United States Constitution, this college-preparatory high school will develop the next generation of engaged citizens and civic leaders in government, public policy and law.

Points Of Pride

Founded in 2006 as Pennsylvania's only social-studies-themed high school; 100% college acceptance rate for seniors in all six graduating classes; city, state and national finalists in National History Day competition; service learning required of all students; extensive extracurricular program; PIAA state boys basketball champions three of the last four years.

Admissions Policy

Admission is through a lottery based on space availability

Accreditations and Honors

Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History Flagship School since 2007

Hours of Operation

Sun	-
Mon	8:00 AM - 3:15 PM
Tues	-
Wed	-
Thur	-
Fri	-
Sat	-

Extended Programming Details

Entrance Instructions

Demographics

Grade Level	Enrollment
9th Grade	118
10th Grade	104
11th Grade	95
12th Grade	77
Total	394

Race	Percentage
American Indian or Alaskan Native	0 %
Asian	7.87 %
Black	63.96 %
Hispanic (Any Race)	17.01 %
Multi-Racial/Other	6.35 %
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0 %
White	4.82 %

Low-Income
73.1%

English Learners
5.33%

Male	Female	Non-Binary
39.59%	60.41 %	%

Special Education
10.15%

Gifted Education
0.25%

Student Achievement

Last Updated: 2020-02-24

Last Updated: 2019-10-24

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Raw data measures student performance on standardized tests. Not all schools take the same standardized tests. Direct comparisons between different tests should not be made.

Course Offerings

AP Courses	Electives	Certificate Programs
AP Class Biology;Ap Class Calculus AB;AP Class Computer Science;AP Class English Literature;AP Class Environmental Science;AP Class Politics;AP Class Spanish Language;AP Class Spanish Literature;AP Class US History;AP Class Other	Debate, Yearbook, Film Studies, Teen Court, Constitutional Law, Philadelphia History, Philadelphia Y

CTE/Vocational Programs		Language Programs
		Spanish

Extracurricular Activities

Arts Programs	Sports Programs	Other Sports Programs
Dance;Arts Film;Literature;Poetry;Visual	Baseball;Basketball;Bowling;Cheerleading;Cross Country;Dance;Football;Soccer;Softball;Track and Field;Volleyball;Wrestling;Golf

Other Activities
Chess Club, National Honor Society, Black Student Union, Debate, Yearbook, WHYY Video Club, Drama Club, Yoga/Wellness, Weight Room, Art Club, National History Day, Spirit Club, Scrabble, Tutoring Club, Gay Straight Alliance, Student Government, Mock Trial, Newspaper, Peer Mediation, Keystone/SAT/AP Test Prep, Robotics, Spanish Club, Jr Multicultural Club, Dance Club, Poetry Slam, Equity &Race Advisory Board

Family Engagement

Parent Involvement	Parent Programs	Other Parent Programs
	Parents After School Volunteers;Parents Classroom Volunteers;Parents Home and School Association

We are managed by a viable and effective safety plan, with one school police officer present at all times and easy access to Center City police; there is a precinct headquarters nearby at 7th and Chestnut streets. How is the rating for School Incidents calculated? This rating represents the reportable incident count per 100 students. Reported suspensions and expulsions are not factored into the rating for School Incidents. Learn more about GPS ratings methodology here.

Reported Incidents	Reported Suspensions	Reported Expulsions

This data reflects the total number of incidents, suspensions, and expulsions per 100 students reported by the school to the Pennsylvania Department of Education. To view a reportable incident report for a particular public school, see the Pennsylvania Safe Schools Reports. Data for private schools are derived from similar reports submitted directly to GreatPhillySchools.