Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School

Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1901 N Front St,  Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia City School District
3.2
3.0
494 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
990
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
12%
Average GPA
3.27
Graduation Rate
77%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
B-
Teachers
C
College Prep
C
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
B
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.27
Reading Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
33
Full Time Teachers
33
Teachers in First or Second Year
27%
College Prep
Average SAT
990
Math
490
Verbal
500
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
252:1

Student Diversity

Female
53.3%
Male
46.7%
Hispanic
56.9%
Black
31.8%
White
6.2%
Two or more races
4.5%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Temple University 84 Students
Drexel University 42 Students
Penn State 41 Students
Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg 39 Students
Community College of Philadelphia 36 Students
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 31 Students
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 29 Students
West Chester University of Pennsylvania 23 Students
University of Pittsburgh 19 Students
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 18 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 28 Students
Psychology 18 Students
Nursing 18 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 17 Students
Criminology 12 Students
Drama and Theatre Production 12 Students
Computer Science 10 Students
Graphic Design 8 Students
Film and Video Studies 8 Students
Photography 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 38 Reviews
4.0 Senior
12/19/2023
During my time at Kensington Creative and Performing Arts, I have both lost and found myself within these school walls, I've made and lost friends and groupies but that was never my concern. My teachers have always been supportive of my antisocial tendencies, allowing me to work alone when necessary. Even though school can be draining and tiring, my teachers make my days easier, allowing me to get in, get work done, ask questions, and get out. I don't like my choice in this high school, I could've done better, but that doesn't mean I hate it, I dislike certain aspects of my school but who doesn't?
1.0 Sophomore
2/3/2020
this school is just terrible. I cant wait to transfer, the principle is awful and doesn't take any action to make kids safer in the school, thank god she's leaving. The food is bad half the time it's cold or not fully cooked, and just tastes all out bad. The school is filthy, bathrooms are always nasty. most of the staff are rude, when we get checked in the morning for phones sometimes the security guards get way too comfortable touching us. phones are not kept in safe containment and are never given back properly, its not shocking when kids say they got their phone stolen because of how bad our school is poorly managed. i pray this school can fix everything but from how it is now i see no hope for it
5.0 Senior
12/28/2017
This is my last year at kcapa and I can truly say the stuff and students are like my second family. The feeling of being left out is never is problem because everyone is involved and teachers are always there to support and keep the GRIT of the students up.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 2 Reviews
1.0 parent
6/10/2024
These staff are very inpatient and are rude. my daughter always has an issue with them.
5.0 student
11/27/2019
I would say a good 8 out of 10 because everything i do and get done easily and no one interferes with anything I do and look up to you just don't let the students bite you to much and make sure you stay on someone with power good side

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