Brownsville Area HS vs Kensington HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 406 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brownsville Area HS
Brownsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
457 students
Kensington HS
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
458 students
| Measure | Brownsville Area HS Brownsville, Pennsylvania | Kensington HS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #501 of 618 | #584 of 618 |
| National rank | #11107 of 16,910 | #15890 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 457 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93% | 100.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 12% |
| city | Brownsville | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brownsville Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.3 vs 16.2).
- •Brownsville Area HS does better on math proficiency (42% vs 12%).
- •Brownsville Area HS does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 12%).
- •Brownsville Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93% vs 100.7%).
- •Kensington HS does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 15.8).
- •Kensington HS is the larger school with 458 students compared with 457.
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 Brownsville Area HS better than Kensington HS?
On the Success Index (US), Brownsville Area HS ranks higher (39.3 vs 16.2 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 Brownsville Area HS and Kensington HS?
About 406 km in a straight line, between Brownsville and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brownsville Area HS: 457. Kensington HS: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brownsville Area HS and Kensington HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Brownsville Area HS is 501st of 618 and Kensington HS is 584th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).