New model blends learning tiers at rebranded school

In his action plan released in January, Superintendent William Hite identified college and career readiness as a school district priority, partnering with the Community College of Philadelphia with the middle college high school.

“Parkway Center City Middle College High School is a pivotal development for our students, and has the potential to leave a positive lasting impact on our city,” Hite said in a statement released last week. “We are focused on making sure all students across Philadelphia have various options to ensure they excel in their educational experience and this is certainly an important part of that goal.”