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#2028 of 2,846 schools in PA
Kensington Health Sciences
High School · Philadelphia City Sd · Philadelphia, PA
A Philadelphia City Sd high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2463 Emerald St, Philadelphia, PA 19125
- Math 6% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Kensington Health Sciences score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 6 points since 2019, reaching 28% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 26% (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 Health Sciences 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 88Very Walkable
- Transit 69Good Transit
- Bike 81Very 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
$110,842
Median home value
$373,600
Median rent
$1,743/mo
College educated
63.5%
Homeownership
60%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19125; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington HSEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 460 | Compare → |
| Sankofa Freedom Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 662 | Compare → |
| Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HSEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 499 | Compare → |
| Liguori AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 85 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #76 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 Health Sciences is listed in Philadelphia City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kensington Health Sciences
Kensington Health Sciences is a public high school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Philadelphia City Sd, serving approximately 449 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,028 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kensington Health Sciences
What grades does Kensington Health Sciences serve?
Kensington Health Sciences serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Kensington Health Sciences?
Kensington Health Sciences has an enrollment of approximately 449 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kensington Health Sciences?
The student-teacher ratio at Kensington Health Sciences is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kensington Health Sciences rank in PA?
Kensington Health Sciences ranks #2,028 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Kensington Health Sciences's MySchoolScout rating?
Kensington Health Sciences has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Health Sciences?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kensington Health Sciences has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Kensington Health Sciences a charter school?
No, Kensington Health Sciences is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kensington Health Sciences a Title I school?
No, Kensington Health Sciences is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kensington Health Sciences?
100.0% of students at Kensington Health Sciences 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
- 449
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.2%
- Phone
- (215) 400-3609
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 19125)
- 25,331
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
Official sources & links
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 19125; 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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