Kensington HS

2501 Coral St
Philadelphia, PA 19125

459 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Kensington High School, located at 2501 Coral Street in the East Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia, is a public secondary school operating under the School District of Philadelphia. The school is known for its commitment to providing a diverse and comprehensive educational experience for its students, focusing on college and career readiness. It serves a vibrant urban community, striving to foster a supportive environment where students can develop both academically and personally through a variety of extracurricular activities and specialized programs.

Like many schools in the Philadelphia district, Kensington High School places a strong emphasis on community engagement and the implementation of modern instructional strategies to meet the evolving needs of its student body. The school is dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere, often partnering with local organizations and utilizing its location in the city to offer students unique learning opportunities. By focusing on individualized student growth and academic achievement, the school aims to prepare its graduates for success in post-secondary education and the workforce.

459

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kensington HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	254
Black	135
Asian	6
Two or More	27
American Indian	1

Hispanic
254 (55.3 %)
Black
135 (29.4 %)
White
36 (7.8 %)
Two or More
27 (5.9 %)
Asian
6 (1.3 %)
American Indian
1 (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:	Philadelphia City SD
Phone:	(215)400-7700
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	459
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 9 120

Grade 10 153

Grade 11 92

Grade 12 94

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kensington HS
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	120
Grade 10	153
Grade 11	92
Grade 12	94

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kensington HS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	160	34.9%
Male	299	65.1%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)