Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS vs Kensington HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 929 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
510 students
Kensington HS
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
458 students
| Measure | Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Kensington HS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #605 of 618 | #584 of 618 |
| National rank | #16480 of 16,910 | #15890 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 510 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 510 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.8% | 100.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 12% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kensington HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.2 vs 11.5).
- •Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.8% vs 100.7%).
- •Kensington HS does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 17.0).
- •Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS is the larger school with 510 students compared with 458.
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 Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS better than Kensington HS?
On the Success Index (US), Kensington HS ranks higher (16.2 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 Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS and Kensington HS?
About 929 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS: 510. Kensington HS: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS and Kensington HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS is 605th of 618 and Kensington HS is 584th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).