Kensington Health Sciences

2463 Emerald St
Philadelphia, PA 19125

www.philasd.org

457 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Kensington Health Sciences Academy (KHSA) is a specialized public high school located in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia, operating under the School District of Philadelphia. The school is specifically designed to prepare students for careers in the healthcare and medical fields. Its curriculum integrates traditional academic subjects with rigorous health-related coursework, providing students with unique opportunities to gain industry-specific knowledge, certifications, and exposure to clinical environments through partnerships with local medical institutions.

Beyond its academic focus, the school emphasizes community engagement and student well-being within the urban landscape of Philadelphia. By focusing on professional readiness, KHSA aims to equip its graduates with both the foundational skills required for post-secondary education and the practical experience necessary to succeed in a demanding professional sector. The school’s location on Emerald Street serves as a hub for students interested in pursuing diverse career paths such as nursing, health technology, and public health.

457

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kensington Health Sciences
Demographic	Student Count
White	37
Hispanic	311
Black	89
Asian	6
Two or More	14

Hispanic
311 (68.1%)
Black
89 (19.5%)
White
37 (8.1%)
Two or More
14 (3.1%)
Asian
6 (1.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Philadelphia City SD
Phone:	(215)400-3609
Website:	http://www.philasd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	457
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 119

Grade 10 117

Grade 11 107

Grade 12 114

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kensington Health Sciences
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	119
Grade 10	117
Grade 11	107
Grade 12	114

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kensington Health Sciences
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	252	55.1%
Male	205	44.9%

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