Kensington HS

2501 Coral St
Philadelphia, PA 19125

458 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Kensington High School, located at 2501 Coral Street in the East Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia, is a public secondary school operating under the School District of Philadelphia. The school is known for its commitment to providing a diverse and comprehensive educational experience for its students, focusing on college and career readiness. It serves a vibrant urban community, striving to foster a supportive environment where students can develop both academically and personally through a variety of extracurricular activities and specialized programs.

Like many schools in the Philadelphia district, Kensington High School places a strong emphasis on community engagement and the implementation of modern instructional strategies to meet the evolving needs of its student body. The school is dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere, often partnering with local organizations and utilizing its location in the city to offer students unique learning opportunities. By focusing on individualized student growth and academic achievement, the school aims to prepare its graduates for success in post-secondary education and the workforce.

458

Total Students

42.3

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kensington HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	258
Black	136
Asian	4
Two or More	26
American Indian	1

Hispanic
258 (56.3%)
Black
136 (29.7%)
White
33 (7.2%)
Two or More
26 (5.7%)
Asian
4 (0.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)400-7700
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	458
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
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 9 130

Grade 10 141

Grade 11 102

Grade 12 85

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kensington HS
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	130
Grade 10	141
Grade 11	102
Grade 12	85

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kensington HS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	167	36.5%
Male	291	63.5%

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