Kensington Health Sciences vs Sankofa Freedom Academy CS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 269 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kensington Health Sciences
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
457 students
Sankofa Freedom Academy CS
Philadelphia · Charter other · Grades K–12
673 students
| Measure | Kensington Health Sciences Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Sankofa Freedom Academy CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #586 of 618 | – |
| National rank | #15913 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 457 | 673 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 673 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 98.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 16% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kensington Health Sciences does better on math proficiency (17% vs 16%).
- •Sankofa Freedom Academy CS does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 27%).
- •Kensington Health Sciences does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.2% vs 98.4%).
- •Kensington Health Sciences does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 21.0).
- •Sankofa Freedom Academy CS is the larger school with 673 students compared with 457.
- •Kensington Health Sciences is a public school while Sankofa Freedom Academy CS is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Health Sciences better than Sankofa Freedom Academy CS?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kensington Health Sciences and Sankofa Freedom Academy CS?
About 269 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kensington Health Sciences: 457. Sankofa Freedom Academy CS: 673. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kensington Health Sciences and Sankofa Freedom Academy CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Kensington Health Sciences is 586th of 618 and Sankofa Freedom Academy CS is unranked among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).