Serving 459 students in grades 9-12, Kensington High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Kensington High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kensington High School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Kensington High School is ranked #2397 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Kensington High School often compared to?
Kensington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kensington High School?
The graduation rate of Kensington High School is 55-59%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Kensington High School?
459 students attend Kensington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Kensington High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kensington High School?
Kensington High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kensington High School offer ?
Kensington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kensington High School part of?
In what neighborhood is Kensington High School located?
Kensington High School is located in the East Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 3 other public schools located in East Kensington.
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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