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Earn Your High School Diploma in Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania’s largest city, with a population of 1,580,863,¹ is the economic and cultural center of the greater Delaware Valley. Prepare to take the first step toward the future you want in the City of Brotherly Love and join over 60,000 students across the world who choose Penn Foster to earn an accredited high school diploma online. Our graduates are on their way to college, into the workforce, or the military.

While the country at large has seen a decrease in the unemployment rate, Philadelphia continues to struggle for an answer to unemployment with an increasing rate of 5%.² Those who are employed in Philadelphia tend to earn a lower wage compared to the national average. If you are struggling to find employment in the Philadelphia area, kickstart your career by earning your high school degree which is sure to open doors for you.
What's Included
Program Experience
  • Mobile-friendly
    Mobile-friendly
    Our custom-designed learning platform is easy and intuitive to use at-home or on-the-go through your phone or tablet.
  • Success Center
    Success Center
    Certified instructors and Success Coaches, Teaching Assistants and Student Help Staff are here to help you succeed!
  • Quick Start Support
    Quick Start Support
    Start strong with introductory videos, tutorials, course videos, activities and practice assessments.
  • Short lessons
    Short Lessons
    Your materials are broken down into short, manageable lessons to help you fit learning into your schedule.
  • Progress-tracking and Goal Setting Tools
    Progress-tracking and Goal Setting
    Customize your study and exam schedule with our custom progress-tracking and goal setting tools.
  • Discussion boards
    Discussion Boards
    Connect with peers and faculty in real-time as you study and learn.
  • Study materials
    Study Materials
    With built-in self-checks and interactive flashcards, you can be confident in your knowledge before taking your exams.
  • Live Webinars
    Live Webinars
    Attend optional webinars and workshops to help you master your coursework.
Program Experience
Online high school

High School Diploma - Pennsylvania

The Penn Foster High School experience is designed to help you succeed in your personal, academic, and professional life wherever you are:
  • Learn. Discover through fun and exploration using a variety of interactive learning methods.
  • Apply. Show off your knowledge and skills as you learn.
  • Achieve. Reach your goals and own your path to success.
By enrolling in our online high school, you will earn 21.5 total credits by the time you graduate. Courses include general education requirements such as Math and Science but unlike other schools, we encourage our students to take several elective credits. We offer our high school students standard electives such as Economics and Music as well as career-focuses electives like Child Care Professional and Medical Administrative Assistant.
Whether you are looking to go to college, or join the Philadelphia workforce, Penn Foster High School can teach you the knowledge and skills to help you on your journey. Prepare to take advantage of the opportunities in Philadelphia with an accredited high school diploma.
Curriculum

High School Diploma with Career Pathway

Want to start exploring a new career while in high school? Penn Foster offers a variety of concentrations to help prepare you for the career you want by the time graduation rolls around.
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Carpentry
Interested in a career as a carpenter? Learn how to read construction blueprints and understand building codes, and how to do residential framing.
Early College
If going to college is your goal, the early college pathway can help you ease the transition between high school and college.
Electrical
Interested in becoming an Electrician? Learn about electrical components, conductors, wiring, lighting, heating and climate control.
Healthcare
The healthcare industry is rapidly growing. Learn the foundations of medical terminology, office procedures and pharmacology.
Information Technology
Learn basic and advanced PC applications, basic programming and HTML coding and how to create a database.
Plumbing
Want to learn how to become a plumber online? Learn to service and plan plumbing systems, and how to service HVAC and AC systems.
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Penn Foster offers several different payment options to help make high school accessible to everyone. We also offer online and physical textbooks for the same low price so you can study anywhere! Get started with your high school diploma in the Philadelphia area now. Opportunity awaits!
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I feel truly amazing. I am bragging to all friends and family that I'm 45 years old and finally a High School graduate. It's never to late.
Tracey B., Penn Foster High School Graduate
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¹ https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/philadelphiacountypennsylvania/PST045217
² https://www.bls.gov/regions/mid-atlantic/summary/blssummary_philadelphia.pdf