Serving 457 students in grades 9-12, Kensington Health Sciences 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). 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 16:1 is higher 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 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 457 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kensington Health Sciences' attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Philadelphia, PA, covering approximately 142.7 square miles. Typically, it takes 15-20 minutes to drive to the school from various points within the zone, with an average distance of 8 miles to the nearest edge and the furthest edge reaching up to 12.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kensington Health Sciences's student population of 457 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
457 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
The mission of Kensington Health Sciences Academy is to prepare every student academically and holistically to be responsible, caring community members, ready for college or career upon graduation.
School Rankings
Kensington Health Sciences 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 Health Sciences is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2598 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
68%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54.3%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kensington Health Sciences's ranking?
Kensington Health Sciences is ranked #2598 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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 Health Sciences?
The graduation rate of Kensington Health Sciences is 75-79%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Kensington Health Sciences?
457 students attend Kensington Health Sciences.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Kensington Health Sciences students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kensington Health Sciences?
Kensington Health Sciences has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kensington Health Sciences offer ?
Kensington Health Sciences offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kensington Health Sciences part of?
Kensington Health Sciences is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Kensington Health Sciences located?
Kensington Health Sciences is located in the East Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 3 other public schools located in East Kensington.
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