Kensington High School vs. Central High School
Should I attend Kensington High School or Central High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Kensington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 474 students in grades 9-12, Kensington 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower 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 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 2,381 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 98% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥99% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
474 students
2,381 students
% Male | % Female
67% | 33%
45% | 55%
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
99 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
24:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
98%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
≥99%
Graduation Rate
55-59%
≥99%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
137
601
Grade 10 Students
131
579
Grade 11 Students
109
601
Grade 12 Students
97
600
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
38%
% Hispanic
57%
8%
% Black
29%
18%
% White
8%
31%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
5%
n/a