A Tale of Two Philadelphia Schools

Originally published at Delaware Valley Journal

A seven-minute walk separates Kensington High School and Liguori Academy, two high schools serving the East Kensington neighborhood of northeast Philadelphia.

Kensington and Liguori have a few things in common. Both schools serve diverse populations—92 percent and 70 percent of which are students of color, respectively.

Both student bodies demonstrate significant financial need. All Kensington students qualify for free and reduced lunch, while all Liguori students qualify for and receive needs-based scholarships.

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