Summary:
The 19125 zip code of Philadelphia is home to three high schools: Kensington High School, Kensington Health Sciences, and Penn Treaty School. These schools serve a high-need student population, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
None of the three schools stand out as clear academic performers. All three have relatively low performance metrics compared to the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania state averages. Kensington High School and Penn Treaty School rank in the bottom 10-15% of Pennsylvania high schools, while Kensington Health Sciences ranks in the bottom 25-30%. Proficiency rates on state assessments are extremely low, often less than 20% proficient in math, science, and literature.
Despite high per-student spending ranging from $18,813 to $24,468, the schools are not achieving strong academic outcomes. Graduation rates are around 88%, but dropout rates are also high at 1.4%. The data suggests systemic challenges that are not being adequately addressed, and significant opportunity gaps for students in this zip code. Targeted support and resources may be needed to help these schools and students succeed.
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