Kensington HS vs Sankofa Freedom Academy CS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 353 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kensington HS
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
458 students
Sankofa Freedom Academy CS
Philadelphia · Charter other · Grades K–12
673 students
| Measure | Kensington HS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Sankofa Freedom Academy CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #584 of 618 | – |
| National rank | #15890 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 458 | 673 |
| Enrollment | 458 | 673 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.7% | 98.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 16% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sankofa Freedom Academy CS does better on math proficiency (16% vs 12%).
- •Sankofa Freedom Academy CS does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 12%).
- •Sankofa Freedom Academy CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.4% vs 100.7%).
- •Kensington HS does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 21.0).
- •Sankofa Freedom Academy CS is the larger school with 673 students compared with 458.
- •Kensington HS 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 HS 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 HS and Sankofa Freedom Academy CS?
About 353 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kensington HS: 458. Sankofa Freedom Academy CS: 673. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kensington HS and Sankofa Freedom Academy CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Kensington HS is 584th of 618 and Sankofa Freedom Academy CS is unranked among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).