Kent Laboratory Academy serves 301 students in grades 3-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 3-12
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kent Laboratory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Kent Laboratory Academy's student population of 301 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
Total Students
301 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kent Laboratory Academy is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
20%
9%
Hispanic
17%
25%
Black
17%
5%
White
33%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
12%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 04/26/2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Kent Laboratory Academy?
301 students attend Kent Laboratory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Kent Laboratory Academy students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kent Laboratory Academy?
Kent Laboratory Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Kent Laboratory Academy offer ?
Kent Laboratory Academy offers enrollment in grades 3-12
What school district is Kent Laboratory Academy part of?
Kent Laboratory Academy is part of Kent School District.
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