Central Cambria HS vs Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 312 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Cambria HS
Ebensburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
509 students
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
510 students
| Measure | Central Cambria HS Ebensburg, Pennsylvania | Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #194 of 618 | #605 of 618 |
| National rank | #2614 of 16,910 | #16480 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 509 | 510 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 510 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.3% | 97.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 12% |
| city | Ebensburg | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Cambria HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.8 vs 11.5).
- •Central Cambria HS does better on math proficiency (67% vs 12%).
- •Central Cambria HS does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 17%).
- •Central Cambria HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.3% vs 97.8%).
- •Central Cambria HS does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.0).
- •Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS is the larger school with 510 students compared with 509.
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 Central Cambria HS better than Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS?
On the Success Index (US), Central Cambria HS ranks higher (72.8 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 Central Cambria HS and Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS?
About 312 km in a straight line, between Ebensburg and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Cambria HS: 509. Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS: 510. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Cambria HS and Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Central Cambria HS is 194th of 618 and Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS is 605th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).