Engineering Technology

Kensington High School

City Wide Access


2501 Coral St.
Philadelphia, PA  19125

Main:
215-400-7700
Web:
www.philasd.org/schools/kensington
Our mission is to develop intellectually capable young people, the creative mind, healthy bodies, and ethical spirits needed to contribute wisdom, compassion, and leadership to a global society.
Our approach to learning is guided by the belief that all students:
• can realize and ful ll their learning potential, thereby closing
the achievement gap.
• will be educated in a safe and orderly environment.
• will learn collaboratively, according to individual needs through
a rigorous and relevant College and Career Ready Standards
Curriculum.
• will be inspired by caring role models who are passionate and
committed to Kensington students and the school’s mission.

Program Info:

This program prepares individuals to apply knowledge and skills in the engineering field. Instruction is provided in the basic skills in a variety of areas associated with engineering such as civil engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, electromechanical instrumentation, industrial production and mechanical engineering. Instruction includes but is not limited to electrical circuitry, electronic digital and microprocessor applications, high and low voltage applications, instrumentation calibration, prototype development, testing, inspecting, systems analyses and maintenance, applications to specific engineering systems, CAD/CAM, fluid power, heating and cooling, manufacturing systems, principles of mechanics, properties of materials and report writing. Instruction includes, but is not limited to safety, ethics, power, problem solving, teamwork, engineering graphics, automated systems, fundamental electronics, manufacturing systems, civil, mechanical, structural, engineering principals and practices introduction to robotics, advance manufacturing as well as adhering to the STEM initiative.
Admission Requirements
Application RequirementsCity Wide Access programs in Neighborhood Schools don't have admissions criteria but must have enough space. Admission for students outside the neighborhood is based on availability and lottery.
Program NotesThis program prepares individuals to apply knowledge and skills in the engineering field. Instruction is provided in the basic skills in a variety of areas associated with engineering such as civil engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, electromechanical instrumentation, industrial production and mechanical engineering. Instruction includes but is not limited to electrical circuitry, electronic digital and microprocessor applications, high and low voltage applications, instrumentation calibration, prototype development, testing, inspecting, systems analyses and maintenance, applications to specific engineering systems, CAD/CAM, fluid power, heating and cooling, manufacturing systems, principles of mechanics, properties of materials and report writing. Instruction includes, but is not limited to safety, ethics, power, problem solving, teamwork, engineering graphics, automated systems, fundamental electronics, manufacturing systems, civil, mechanical, structural, engineering principals and practices introduction to robotics, advance manufacturing as well as adhering to the STEM initiative.
Academic Performance
Overall SPR Peer Rank19th out of 23
Overall SPR Peer Rank21st of 26
Overall SPR Performance TierINTERVENE
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Performance Tier: AchievementINTERVENE
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Performance Tier: ProgressINTERVENE
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Performance Tier: ClimateINTERVENE
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Performance Tier: College & CareerINTERVENE
Performance Tier: College & CareerINTERVENE
Students Who Graduate in 4 Years63%
This is the percentage of a group of students at a school that graduated within 4 years.
College Enrollment Rates(Not Available)
School Culture
Student Attendance82%
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School Fit
Total Enrollment579
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Demographics
Black 29.95%
American Indian / Alaskan 0%
Asian 0%
Filipino 0%
Hispanic 56.58%
Pacific Islander 0%
White 8.56%
Two or More Races 3.33%
This tells us about the racial and ethnic backgrounds of the students that attend the school. Is it important to you that there is diversity in your high school? Are you more comfortable being around other students that have a similar racial/ethnic background as you?
General Information
School TypeCity Wide Access
Grades Served9 - 12
School PartnersCongreso de LatinosGEAR UPInc. Philadelphia Youth Network Coalition of Essential Schools Community College of Philadelphia Uncommon Individual Foundation City YearNorris Square Civic AssociationPHENND (Philadelphia Higher Education Network for Neighborhood Development)St. Joseph’s University Philadelphia Academies
Learn Morehttp://philasd.org/kensingtonhs
Courses Offered
Classes and AcademicsEnglish Language and CompositionEnglish Literature and CompositionJournalism
CTE Courses and ProgramsAccounting and Financial ServicesBusiness AdministrationComputer Supports Systems TechnologySports Marketing and Management
Extracurriculars
College and CareerCollege 10%DECAFuture Buisness Leaders of America (FBLA)hospitality and management
College: Dual Enrollment(Not Available)
SportsBadmintonBaseballBasketballBasketball ClubFootballSoccerSoftballVolleyball
ArtsGuitarYearbook
Media(Not Available)
STEM(Not Available)
Cultural/Ethnic Language Clubs(Not Available)
Health and Wellness(Not Available)
Life and LeadershipPeer MentorsStudent Council/Government
Parents and CommunityCredit Recovery
OtherChess Club