Kensington Creative and Performing Arts High School

ADDRESS: 1901 North Front Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19122

PHONE: (215) 400-7400 SCHOOL TYPE: Public District Neighborhood GRADES: 9-12 ENROLLMENT: 494

Fast Facts

Principal
Ms. Patricia McDermott
Phone Number
(215) 400-7400
Email
Website
Neighborhood
Kensington
SEPTA Routes
MFL (Berks), Bus (3, 5, 25)
Preschool/Daycare

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Application Deadline
2023-10-27
Tuition
Uniform
Yes
Extended Day

Mission

Our mission is to provide our students with a rigorous academic program and comprehensive educational experiences in a safe, supportive learning environment, which will prepare students for postsecondary studies, careers and opportunities in the fields of the expressive arts.

Points Of Pride

Kensington CAPA is a participant in the Philadelphia Postsecondary Success Program, which supports a college- and career-going environment. We offer a rigorous film and cinematography program and a commercial art and graphic design program (certified CTE programs). Students can graduate from these programs with certifications that allow them to enter the industry upon graduation.

Admissions Policy

Serves students from catchment area. Students from outside catchment are selected in the lottery.

Accreditations and Honors

LEEDS (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum High School, 2011; AYP, 2011; Blue Ribbon Commission, 2011

Hours of Operation

Sun	-
Mon	7:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Tues	7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wed	7:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Thur	7:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Fri	7:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Sat	-

Extended Programming Details

Entrance Instructions

Demographics

Grade Level	Enrollment
9th Grade	133
10th Grade	105
11th Grade	136
12th Grade	120
Total	494

Race	Percentage
American Indian or Alaskan Native	0 %
Asian	0.2 %
Black	29.35 %
Hispanic (Any Race)	61.34 %
Multi-Racial/Other	2.43 %
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0 %
White	6.68 %

Low-Income
84.41%

English Learners
16.19%

Male	Female	Non-Binary
47.98%	52.02 %	%

Special Education
23.89%

Gifted Education
0%

Student Achievement

Last Updated: 2020-02-24

Last Updated: 2019-10-24

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Raw data measures student performance on standardized tests. Not all schools take the same standardized tests. Direct comparisons between different tests should not be made.

Course Offerings

AP Courses	Electives	Certificate Programs
Ap Class Calculus AB;AP Class English Literature	Although we offer electives in the four core subjects, students must take electives in the performin	Film & Video Production;Graphic Design

CTE/Vocational Programs		Language Programs
		French;Spanish

Extracurricular Activities

Arts Programs	Sports Programs	Other Sports Programs
Ceramics;Choir;Dance;Dance Instructional;Drum Line;Arts Film;Instrumental;Jazz;Other Instrumental;School Plays;Theater;Visual	Baseball;Basketball;Cheerleading;Football;Girls Basketball;Girls Soccer;Girls Volleyball;Soccer;Softball;Volleyball	Badminton

Other Activities

Family Engagement

Parent Involvement	Parent Programs	Other Parent Programs
	Parents School Advisory	Parents actively participate in shows and sports supportng students.

How is the rating for School Incidents calculated? This rating represents the reportable incident count per 100 students. Reported suspensions and expulsions are not factored into the rating for School Incidents. Learn more about GPS ratings methodology here.

Reported Incidents	Reported Suspensions	Reported Expulsions

This data reflects the total number of incidents, suspensions, and expulsions per 100 students reported by the school to the Pennsylvania Department of Education. To view a reportable incident report for a particular public school, see the Pennsylvania Safe Schools Reports. Data for private schools are derived from similar reports submitted directly to GreatPhillySchools.