Kent Island High School

900 Love Point Rd
Stevensville, MD 21666
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 1,160 students in grades 9-12, Kent Island High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,160 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 98% (Top 5% in MD)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 63% (Top 5%)
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kent Island High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

Kent Island High School's student population of 1,160 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,160 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
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School Rankings

Kent Island High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kent Island High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MD)
#53 out of 1343 schools
(Top 5%)
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63%
20%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kent Island High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
68%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kent Island High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
8%
21%
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Black
4%
33%
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White
81%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.34
This chart display the diversity score of Kent Island High School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
98%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Kent Island High School and public school graduation rate of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kent Island High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kent Island High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kent Island High School's ranking?
Kent Island High School is ranked #53 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Kent Island High School often compared to?
Kent Island High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Queen Anne's County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kent Island High School?
The graduation rate of Kent Island High School is 98%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Kent Island High School?
1,160 students attend Kent Island High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Kent Island High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kent Island High School?
Kent Island High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kent Island High School offer ?
Kent Island High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kent Island High School part of?
Kent Island High School is part of Queen Anne''s County Public Schools School District.

School Reviews

5   8/18/2020
Wonderful school with great teachers, and I can't wait to attend marching band again! I hope covid-19 quarantine ends ASAP!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - glow
5   10/5/2010
School is cool. Mr. Unger is best teacher EVER. Ms.Dunn is pretty cool. Hershburger can be mean but also very cool. Ms. Kovach is the best princible i have ever had (at the annex) Mr. Kerr was also a great teacher. Top Teachers at KIHS IMO: Mr. Unger Mr. Kerr Ms. Dennis Mr. Coyner
- Posted by Student/Alumni - green
5   1/11/2007
This is an excellent school i use to be enrolled in this school and never knew what a great school that it was intill i moved away i miss that school dearly. It had an excellent chour i was part of it with a wonderfull teacher named Mr. White ,two great vice principals names Mr. Engle , and Mr. Waits i hate to say it but i knew them very well, a wonderful principal named Mrs. Hershburger and a excellent staff i am proud to say i went to that school and sad to say that i dont any more.sincerly Tabetha Snider
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Lost4

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,160 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 98% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 63% (Top 5%)
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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