Serving 1,153 students in grades 9-12, Kent Island High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,153 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 20% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kent Island High School serves the southwest part of its school district in Stevensville, MD, covering an area of approximately 46.6 square miles. Families within the zone can typically expect a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 5.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 11.1 miles to the furthest point.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Kent Island High School's student population of 1,153 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,153 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1998
School Rankings
Kent Island High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kent Island High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#435 out of 1338 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
96%
85.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.2%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Silver
School Mascot
Buccaneers
Source: 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 #435 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kent Island High School?
The graduation rate of Kent Island High School is 96%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 85.8%.
How many students attend Kent Island High School?
1,153 students attend Kent Island High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Kent Island High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kent Island High School?
Kent Island High School has a student ration of 16:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kent Island High School part of?
Kent Island High School is part of Queen Anne's County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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
5 10/10/2025
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
5 10/10/2025
Wonderful school with great teachers, and I can't wait to attend marching band again! I hope covid-19 quarantine ends ASAP!
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