Stephen A. Douglas High School | |
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Location | |
2700 E. Huntingdon St, Philadelphia , United States | |
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Type | Public high school |
Closed | 2013 |
Grades | 9–12 |
Enrollment | 268 |
Website | Roxborough High School |
The Stephen A. Douglas High School was a district-run high school servicing the Fishtown, Port Richmond and Kensington areas of Philadelphia.
The school was closed in 2013 as part of Philadelphia's shutdown of 23 district-run schools. [1] Displaced students were enrolled in Penn Treaty, Kensington International Business High School, Kensington Health Sciences Academy, Kensington Urban Education Academy. [2]
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