Serving 344 students in grades 9-12, Kensington Urban Education Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
344 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤5%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)6-9%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)1%
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)57%
10%
Black
(15-16)36%
15%
White
(15-16)5%
68%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)1%
3%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)60-64%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kensington Urban Education Academy?
The graduation rate of Kensington Urban Education Academy is 60-64%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 86%.
How many students attend Kensington Urban Education Academy?
344 students attend Kensington Urban Education Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Kensington Urban Education Academy students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kensington Urban Education Academy?
Kensington Urban Education Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kensington Urban Education Academy offer ?
Kensington Urban Education Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kensington Urban Education Academy part of?
Kensington Urban Education Academy is part of Philadelphia City School District.
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