Philadelphia High School for Girls
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The Philadelphia High School for Girls, also known as Girls' High, is a public college preparatory magnet high school for girls in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Philadelphia High School for Girls | |
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1400 West Olney Avenue , 19141 United States | |
Coordinates | 40°02′18″N 75°08′46″W |
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Type | Public college preparatory magnet school |
Motto | Vincit qui se vincit (He conquers who conquers himself) |
Established | 1848; 176 years ago (1848) |
School district | School District of Philadelphia |
Principal | Lisa M. Mesi |
Staff | 42.20 (FTE)[1] |
Grades | 9–12 |
Enrollment | 843 (2018–19)[1] |
Student to teacher ratio | 19.98[1] |
Color(s) | White and Yellow |
Mascot | Gazelle |
Website | girlshs |
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Established in 1848, it was one of the first public schools for women. It is a magnet school in the School District of Philadelphia with a competitive admissions process. Vincit qui se vincit (she conquers who conquers herself) is the school's motto. The school is located at Broad Street and Olney Avenue in the Logan section of Philadelphia.