Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School

Summary:

Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School is a public high school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, serving 469 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Philadelphia City School District, which is ranked 494 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The student population is predominantly Hispanic (56.93%) and African American (31.77%).

Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Pennsylvania high schools, with significantly below-average performance on Keystone Exams. In 2022-2023, only 7% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in Algebra I, 5.8% in Biology, and 29.2% in Literature, compared to the state averages of 34.1%, 50.7%, and 65.3%, respectively. The school's four-year graduation rate has declined from 76.5% in 2020-2021 to 66.9% in 2022-2023, which is lower than the state average, and the dropout rate has increased from 3% in 2019-2020 to 8% in 2022-2023, higher than the state and district averages.

Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School performs significantly worse than nearby schools like Carver High School, which ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania high schools and has much higher academic achievement, graduation rates, and lower dropout rates. Other nearby schools, such as Kensington Health Sciences and Kensington High School, also struggle with low academic performance and high dropout rates, suggesting systemic challenges in the Kensington area. Despite the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, the school has seen a steady increase in per-student spending, indicating that additional funding alone may not be the sole solution.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1901 N. Front St
       Philadelphia, PA  19122


(215) 400-7400

District: Philadelphia City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
619th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,712 Help


Feeder schools for Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School:

Elementary:    Brown Henry A School
    Hartranft John F School
    Hunter William High School
    McKinley William School
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Middle:    Memphis Street Academy Charter School @ JP Jones

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  469

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
56.9%
African American:
31.8%
White:
6.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.8% Help


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Compare Details Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School ranks worse than 91.8% of high schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 31st among 54 ranked high schools in the Philadelphia City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.43. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (56.9%), African American (31.8%), White (6.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School is 14, which is the 25th best among 54 high schools in the Philadelphia City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School employs 33.3 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School is $18,712, which is the 24th highest among 54 high schools in the Philadelphia City School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School 619th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School in the ranking list.)

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Philadelphia City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Philadelphia City School District 494th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School

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Rank History for all students at Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 0.69 608th 615 1.1%
2008 2.11 604th 621 2.7%
2009 1.27 618th 632 2.2%
2010 1.33 637th 649 1.8%
2011 4.58 623rd 660 5.6%
2012 1.71 640th 664 3.6%
2013 0.85 569th 591 3.7%
2014 0.40 568th 580 2.1%
2015 1.02 666th 680 2.1%
2016 0.80 661st 677 2.4%
2017 0.58 658th 663 0.8%
2018 2.21 635th 673 5.6%
2019 1.66 660th 693 4.8%
2022 3.84 610th 634 3.8%
2023 6.43 619th 674 8.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 9.28 593rd 652 9.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.24 343rd 502 31.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.86 190th 260 26.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.75 223rd 252 11.5%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 59 136 9 188 2 n/a n/a 0 394
2007 59 110 6 203 3 n/a n/a 0 381
2008 71 186 4 258 2 n/a n/a 1 522
2009 50 166 7 262 2 n/a n/a 1 488
2010 46 165 2 290 1 n/a n/a 1 505
2011 53 174 4 313 0 0 2 0 546
2012 44 119 6 273 0 0 0 0 442
2013 36 119 3 265 0 0 1 0 424
2014 46 118 8 272 1 0 1 0 446
2015 46 137 8 304 1 0 1 0 497
2016 41 146 9 300 0 0 5 0 501
2017 35 155 8 299 0 0 5 0 502
2018 25 149 8 289 1 0 7 0 479
2019 33 151 4 312 1 0 13 0 514
2020 29 157 5 315 0 0 20 0 526
2021 38 151 7 299 0 0 14 0 509
2022 33 145 1 303 0 0 12 0 494
2023 29 149 1 267 2 0 21 0 469

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 394 25.0 15.8 82.2
2007 381 22.0 17.3 n/a
2008 522 27.7 18.8 n/a
2009 488 31.1 15.7 n/a
2010 505 37.1 13.5 99.6
2011 546 41.9 13.0 99.5
2012 442 30.8 14.3 99.3
2013 424 24.4 17.3 99.3
2014 446 23.3 19.1 99.3
2015 497 27.0 18.4 99.4
2016 501 26.0 19.2 100
2017 502 33.3 15.0 99.8
2018 479 27.4 17.4 100
2019 514 27.7 18.5 100
2020 526 32.8 15.9 100
2021 509 35.1 14.4 99.4
2022 494 37.4 13.2 99.4
2023 469 33.3 14.0 99.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 394 25.0 15.8 82.2
2007 381 22.0 17.3 n/a
2008 522 27.7 18.8 n/a
2009 488 31.1 15.7 n/a
2010 505 37.1 13.5 99.6
2011 546 41.9 13.0 99.5
2012 442 30.8 14.3 99.3
2013 424 24.4 17.3 99.3
2014 446 23.3 19.1 99.3
2015 497 27.0 18.4 99.4
2016 501 26.0 19.2 100
2017 502 33.3 15.0 99.8
2018 479 27.4 17.4 100
2019 514 27.7 18.5 100
2020 526 32.8 15.9 100
2021 509 35.1 14.4 99.4
2022 494 37.4 13.2 99.4
2023 469 33.3 14.0 99.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,867 (15.0%) $10,546 (85.0%) $12,414
2020 $2,882 (20.4%) $11,220 (79.6%) $14,102
2021 $3,852 (25.0%) $11,547 (75.0%) $15,399
2022 $10,101 (54.0%) $8,611 (46.0%) $18,712

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 660th of 693 High schoolsRanks 619th of 674 High schools
 3.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School)14.87
 7.8%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School)3.15.8
 2.7%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School)12.129.2
 17.1%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students514469
 8.8%
African American151149
 1.3%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian41
 75%
Hispanic312267
 14.4%
Pacific Islander00
White3329
 12.1%
Two or More Races1321
 61.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%99.8%
 0.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School

Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Brown Henry A School
Elementary : Hartranft John F School
Elementary : Hunter William High School
Elementary : McKinley William School
Elementary : Richmond School
Elementary : Sheridan School
Elementary : Webster School
Elementary : Welsh John School
Elementary : Willard Frances E School
Middle : Memphis Street Academy Charter School @ JP Jones

Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School ranks in the bottom 8.2% of Pennsylvania high schools.

Students at Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School are 57% Hispanic, 32% African American, 6% White, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 469 students attended Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School.


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