Bodine William W HS vs Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bodine William W HS
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
489 students
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
510 students
| Measure | Bodine William W HS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #408 of 618 | #605 of 618 |
| National rank | #7710 of 16,910 | #16480 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 489 | 510 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 510 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.9% | 97.8% |
| Students per teacher | 25.7 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 12% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bodine William W HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.5 vs 11.5).
- •Bodine William W HS does better on math proficiency (62% vs 12%).
- •Bodine William W HS does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 17%).
- •Bodine William W HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.9% vs 97.8%).
- •Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 25.7).
- •Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS is the larger school with 510 students compared with 489.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bodine William W HS better than Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS?
On the Success Index (US), Bodine William W HS ranks higher (52.5 vs 11.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bodine William W HS and Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bodine William W HS: 489. Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS: 510. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bodine William W HS and Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Bodine William W HS is 408th of 618 and Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS is 605th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).