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High Schools

Kensington Creative & Performi

Philadelphia City SD · Philadelphia County

1/10
#584
Rank 584 out of 625
Top 93%
English Language Arts2/10 · #562 · 11th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #589 · 6th percentile
Science1/10 · #602 · 2nd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School sits in one of Philadelphia's most historically working-class neighborhoods, and while the school's test scores reflect the very real challenges of the surrounding community, its focus on the arts gives students a creative outlet and sense of identity that numbers alone can't capture. Families drawn to magnet-style programming with an emphasis on performance and artistic expression may find something genuinely meaningful here, even as the school works through broader academic hurdles. For families rooted in Kensington who want their kids to stay local while pursuing a passion for the arts, this school offers a creative anchor in a neighborhood that's been through a lot.

Student Demographics

93 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
52 (56%)
African American
28 (30%)
Multiple Races
7 (8%)
White
5 (5%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners16 (17%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged73 (78%)
Students with Disabilities17 (18%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

510
Enrollment
36.1
Teachers (FTE)
14.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio