[5] The school serves Northeast Philadelphia, including Somerton, Bustleton, and Fox Chase.

The Philadelphia area NAACP chapter's president, J. Whyatt Mondesire, had criticized the lack of charges for the white students.

For female students it is jet black or khaki (tan) collared shirt or blouse and jet black or khaki (tan) slacks or skirt (knee length or longer).

During the winter, students are also permitted to wear sweater or hoodie of solid black color.

[7] Feeder elementary schools include Anne Frank,[9] Watson T. Comly,[10] Fox Chase,[11] and W.