ONE BRIGHT RAY

Community High School

A Diploma-Granting High School Program

with a rich Philadelphia history and strong track record of success.

Accelerated Learning

Maximize your potential and earn your high school diploma in two years or less.

Project Based

Become an active participant in the process of your education.

Support Services

In-house social workers, counselors, nurses and daycare facilities.

Restorative Practice

Fostering positive relationships between teachers and students.

We build Strong Relationships;Values;Young Adults

All it takes is One Bright Ray to get through the clouds.

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A Message from the CEO

Hello OBR Community

Welcome to One Bright Ray Community High School, we’re so excited to have you with us! Things move fast around here (we’re an accelerated program, after all), but don’t worry, we’ve got your back every step of the way. You’ll have all the tools, support, and guidance you need to succeed. Feeling a little lost at first? Totally normal! Just reach out, we’re always here to help you shine!

The 2025-2026 Academic School Year is officially underway – welcome back to all of our returning students, and a warm welcome to those joining us for the first time! It’s been a busy few weeks here at OBR, with our faculty and staff working hard to get everything ready for an exciting year ahead. We can’t wait to see what each of you brings to the table. Let’s kick things off strong and keep in mind: teamwork makes the dream work – that’s the OBR way!

A final word: One Bright Ray Community High School is always enrolling for future start dates, so tell your friends and family that it’s never too late to join our community! Learn more by visiting our enrollment page.

One Bright Ray Community High School is Middle States Accredited. Access the full report.

Upcoming School Events

Check back often to stay in the know.

Upcoming Events

  1. Closed – Rosh Hashanah

    September 23
  2. Closed – Indigenous Peoples’ Day

    October 13
  3. Closed – Election Day

    November 4
  4. Closed – Thanksgiving Break

    November 27 - November 28
  5. Closed – Winter Break

    December 24, 2025 - January 2, 2026

Upcoming Events

  1. Closed – Rosh Hashanah

    September 23
  2. Closed – Indigenous Peoples’ Day

    October 13
  3. Closed – Election Day

    November 4
  4. Closed – Thanksgiving Break

    November 27 - November 28
  5. Closed – Winter Break

    December 24, 2025 - January 2, 2026

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