Kensington Urban Education Academy (Closed 2023)

2051 E Cumberland St
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 344 students in grades 9-12, Kensington Urban Education Academy 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 ≤5% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
344 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(15-16)
≤5%
46%
(15-16)
6-9%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
1%
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)
57%
10%
Black
(15-16)
36%
15%
White
(15-16)
5%
68%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
1%
3%
n/a
(15-16)
60-64%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kensington Urban Education Academy?
The graduation rate of Kensington Urban Education Academy is 60-64%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 86%.
How many students attend Kensington Urban Education Academy?
344 students attend Kensington Urban Education Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Kensington Urban Education Academy students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kensington Urban Education Academy?
Kensington Urban Education Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kensington Urban Education Academy offer ?
Kensington Urban Education Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kensington Urban Education Academy part of?
Kensington Urban Education Academy is part of Philadelphia City School District.

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