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Sherice Sargent, et al.v . School District of Philadelphia, et al.
Date: 02-23-2026
Case Number: 22-cv-01509
Judge: Chad F. Kenney
Court: United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia County)
Plaintiff's Attorney:
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Defendant's Attorney: Not Available
Description:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, civil rights lawyers represented the Plaintiffs who sued on an Equal Protection challenge to the School District’s 2022 Admissions
Policy for four selective high schools.
The School District of Philadelphia has three types of high schools: (1) neighborhood schools; (2) citywide schools; and (3) criteria-based schools. Criteria-based schools are selective and require city residents to apply for admission. The four most competitive criteria-based schools are the Academy at Palumbo, George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Science, Central High School, and Julia R.
Masterman High School. This appeal involves the Admissions Policy’s effect on applicants to those four schools.
Policy for four selective high schools.
The School District of Philadelphia has three types of high schools: (1) neighborhood schools; (2) citywide schools; and (3) criteria-based schools. Criteria-based schools are selective and require city residents to apply for admission. The four most competitive criteria-based schools are the Academy at Palumbo, George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Science, Central High School, and Julia R.
Masterman High School. This appeal involves the Admissions Policy’s effect on applicants to those four schools.
Outcome:
Reversed
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About This Case
What was the outcome of Sherice Sargent, et al.v . School District of Philadelphi...?
The outcome was: Reversed
Which court heard Sherice Sargent, et al.v . School District of Philadelphi...?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia County), PA. The presiding judge was Chad F. Kenney.
Who were the attorneys in Sherice Sargent, et al.v . School District of Philadelphi...?
Plaintiff's attorney: Click Here For The Best Philadelphia Civil Rights Lawyer Directory. Defendant's attorney: Not Available.
When was Sherice Sargent, et al.v . School District of Philadelphi... decided?
This case was decided on February 23, 2026.