Best High Schools in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA

Kensington, Philadelphia, PA has 3 high schools with 1,509 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Kensington score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Kensington greatly exceed expectations.

1. Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 616 Students

2. Kensington Hs

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 459 Students

3. Kensington Health Sciences

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 434 Students

Best Middle Schools in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA

Kensington, Philadelphia, PA has 1 middle schools with 240 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Kensington score 21% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 21% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Kensington meet expectations.

1. Amy At Martin

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 240 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA

Kensington, Philadelphia, PA has 8 elementary schools with 2,941 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Kensington score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Kensington greatly exceed expectations.

1. Brown Henry A Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 313 Students

2. Hackett Horatio B Sch

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 411 Students

3. Moffet John Sch

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 250 Students

4. Hunter William H Sch

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 438 Students

5. Webster Sch

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 515 Students

6. Mckinley William Sch

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 355 Students

7. Overbrook Edu Ctr

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 266 Students

8. Visitation School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Visitation School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 393 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Kensington, Philadelphia, PA has a total population of 21,059 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 48% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA

5,353

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

84%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

48%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Kensington, Philadelphia, PA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

32.48 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

4.80 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

27.68 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kensington, Philadelphia, PA.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,001 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

68 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Kensington, Philadelphia, PA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Kensington, Philadelphia, PA

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  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 23%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Richmond, Philadelphia, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
North Central, Philadelphia, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Hunting Park, Philadelphia, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Pyne Poynt, Camden, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 15%
  • Projected Test Scores: 20%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Tioga-Nicetown, Philadelphia, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 21%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations