The U.S. Department of Education recognized 356 schools as the 2024 cohort of the National Blue Ribbon Schools, including 13 schools in Pennsylvania.
Out of the 13 schools, Central High School in Philadelphia is a winner, making it their third win. Three other schools in the Philadelphia region were honored, including Holy Family School in Phoenixville, Marlborough Elementary School in Upper Perkiomen, and Springfield High School in Springfield, Delaware County.
“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. This achievement memorializes the accomplishments of our entire school community, past and present,” Central High School President Katharine Davis said in a letter to the community…