Kensington Health Sciences Academy was designated a City of Philadelphia community school in 2016. 

After extensive outreach and feedback collection led by the community school coordinator and assisted by the community school committee, the following priorities were identified for the school.

Top priorities

• Increase resources and supports for social and emotional health, including mental health
• Align community resources to strengthen academic supports for students
• Increase access to healthy food and physical activity

Secondary priorities

• Increase supports for English-language learners
• Increase internship opportunities for students