Frankford High School, which closed in 2023 after asbestos was detected, will reopen in time for the start of the 2025-2026 school year, the School District of Philadelphia said Monday.

Officials spent $29.9 million on building improvements and repairs in the abatement project to make the structure safe. The district said many materials in the building that contained asbestos were removed, and 6,000 panels were added to cover any of the remaining toxic fibers in classrooms, hallways, bathrooms and offices to prevent it from being disturbed. MORE: Philly's high school graduates increasingly skip college, abandoning previous plans to attend

The renovation also included new wood and vinyl flooring, LED lights, ceiling grids, window panes, 83 window air-conditioning units and 10 addition

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