Kent Junior High School (Closed 2005)

Kent Junior High School serves 821 students in grades 7-9. 
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 59% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which was higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
821 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
19%
9%
Hispanic
18%
26%
Black
19%
5%
White
41%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.73
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
n/a
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Kent Junior High School?
821 students attend Kent Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Kent Junior High School students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kent Junior High School?
Kent Junior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Kent Junior High School offer ?
Kent Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Kent Junior High School part of?
Kent Junior High School is part of Kent School District.

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