Kennett HS

100 East South Street
Kennett Square, PA 19348

1,286 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Kennett High School, located in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, is the sole high school serving the Kennett Consolidated School District. It is a comprehensive public secondary school that provides a diverse curriculum for students in grades 9 through 12. Known for its commitment to academic excellence, the school offers a wide array of honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, along with robust elective programs in the arts, technology, and career-technical education, often in coordination with local vocational centers.

The school is deeply integrated into the unique, multicultural community of Kennett Square. It places a strong emphasis on fostering an inclusive environment that supports student growth both inside and outside the classroom. Beyond academics, Kennett High School maintains an active extracurricular scene, featuring numerous athletic teams, competitive clubs, and service-oriented organizations that encourage students to develop leadership skills and engage with the broader Chester County community.

1,286

Total Students

80.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kennett HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	610
Hispanic	588
Black	24
Asian	21
Two or More	40
American Indian	3

White
610 (47.4 %)
Hispanic
588 (45.7 %)
Two or More
40 (3.1 %)
Black
24 (1.9 %)
Asian
21 (1.6 %)
American Indian
3 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Kennett Consolidated SD
Phone:	(610)444-6620
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,286
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	80.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 336

Grade 10 292

Grade 11 329

Grade 12 329