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Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School

Public | 9-12 | 546 students

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Grade level

Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
23%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
15%

2009

 
 
6%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
22%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
29%

2009

 
 
20%
Science

The state average for Science was 42% in 2012.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
0%

2011

 
 
4%

2010

 
 
0%

2009

 
 
5%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
25%

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
42%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

All Students23%
Female27%
Male19%
Black31%
Asiann/a
Hispanic22%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged24%
Students with disabilities (IEP)0%
English language learners8%

Reading

All Students22%
Female23%
Male20%
Black23%
Asiann/a
Hispanic22%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged22%
Students with disabilities (IEP)0%
English language learners0%

Science

All Students0%
Female0%
Male0%
Black0%
Asiann/a
Hispanic0%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged0%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learners0%

Writing

All Students29%
Female42%
Male18%
Black19%
Asiann/a
Hispanic32%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged31%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learners8%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 54% 7%
Black 34% 16%
White 10% 73%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1901 North Front St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Phone: (215) 291-4700

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