A proud history
The school's namesake, Alexander Adaire, had a thriving lumber business in the late 1800s at Howard and Berks streets. He served on the Philadelphia Board of Education for 30 years, and was a key early champion of night schools to enable working people to continue their education. Read more in this history of Adaire, written by a Philadelphia high school student and informed by the work of local Fishtown historian Kenneth W. Milano. |
Adaire today
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Adaire's catchment
Adaire's catchment is generally bounded by Front Street, Norris Street, and the Delaware River. The school's catchment area generally follows the historic neighborhood boundaries of Fishtown. You can use the School District's "School Finder" application to locate the catchment area map. |
Adaire student artwork
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