Serving 343 students in grades 9-12, Kensington Intern Business Finance & En 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 was 15-19% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
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Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
343 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)15-19%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)20-29%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)2%
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)49%
10%
Black
(15-16)39%
15%
White
(15-16)10%
68%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
3%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)55-59%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
21%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions麻豆果冻传媒> What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kensington Intern Business Finance & En High School?
The graduation rate of Kensington Intern Business Finance & En High School is 55-59%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 86%.
How many students attend Kensington Intern Business Finance & En High School?
343 students attend Kensington Intern Business Finance & En High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Kensington Intern Business Finance & En High School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kensington Intern Business Finance & En High School?
Kensington Intern Business Finance & En High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kensington Intern Business Finance & En High School offer ?
Kensington Intern Business Finance & En High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kensington Intern Business Finance & En High School part of?
Kensington Intern Business Finance & En High School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
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