Constitution High School

Constitution High School is an inner city High School in Philadelphia. We are a member of The Philadelphia Public School District and one of 55 high schools in the district. Our school is the only History Themed High School in Pennsylvania. 80% of our student matriculate to a 2 or 4 year post secondary institution.

Constitution High School capitalizes upon the unparalleled historical resources of the city to deliver a program that emphasizes the study of social sciences. Walking trips to local museums and culturally significant sites engage learners while prominent guest speakers give students first-hand understanding of their rights and responsibilities.

The three instructional themes embedded throughout instruction are:

• Knowledge of History – Award winning National History Day Program, innovative Historiography and Constitutional law classes, AP Government and US History classes, Engaging trips to historically significant sites.
• Active Citizenship – Yearly Service Learning, Committee of 70 workshops, Nationally recognized innovative Student Government
• Democratic Deliberation – Active Debate and Mock Trial teams supported by professional lawyers and policymakers, Ongoing Student Government Town Hall Meetings, Nationally Recognized Police Training Program