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#1491 of 2,846 schools in PA
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS
High School · Philadelphia City Sd · Philadelphia, PA
A Philadelphia City Sd high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1901 N. Front St, Philadelphia, PA 19122
- Math 1% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 20% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 90Walker's Paradise
- Transit 69Good Transit
- Bike 85Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,504/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Philadelphia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,785
Median home value
$341,000
Median rent
$1,294/mo
College educated
42%
Homeownership
35.4%
Poverty rate
32.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19122; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-aqsa Islamic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 271 | Compare → |
| Kensington Health SciencesEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 449 | Compare → |
| Penn Treaty SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 6–12 | 0.5 mi | 426 | Compare → |
| Kensington HSEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 460 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Philadelphia City Sd
- Schools in district
- 220
- Rank in district
- #45 of 218
- District spending per student
- $18,897NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS is listed in Philadelphia City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS is a public high school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Philadelphia City Sd, serving approximately 499 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,491 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS
What grades does Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS serve?
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS?
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS has an enrollment of approximately 499 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS rank in PA?
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS ranks #1,491 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS a charter school?
No, Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS a Title I school?
No, Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS?
100.0% of students at Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 499
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 63.7%
- Phone
- (215) 400-7400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 19122)
- 24,740
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 28.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19122; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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