Kent-meridian High School
Tel:
(253) 373-7405
- Kent-meridian High School serves 2,029 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Kent-meridian High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 18:1.
Top Placements
Kent-meridian High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Kent-meridian High School's student population of 2,029 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 91 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,029 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 91 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Kent-meridian High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,039 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has decreased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Kent-meridian High School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1673 out of 2039 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 51% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 22% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 31% | 23% |
| Black | 19% | 4% |
| White | 19% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | 4% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 8% |
| Diversity Score | 0.77 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 88% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 58% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Kent-meridian High School is Igrad (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Dynamic Family Services (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Scenic Hill Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Kent Igrad Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 395 students
0.2 miles
25668 104th Ave Se, 25672 104t
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-4723 0.2 9-12 395 - Kent Scenic Hill Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 651 students
0.3 miles
26025 Woodland Way S
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-7479 0.3 PK-6 651 - Kent Dynamic Family Services Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 5 students
0.5 miles
10811 Se Kent Kanlgey Rd
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 945-2000 0.5 PK-12 5 - Kent The Outreach Program Special Education School
Grades: 12 | 80 students
0.7 miles
26024 111th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-4080 0.7 12 80 - Kent George T. Daniel Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 506 students
0.9 miles
11310 Se 248th St
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-7615 0.9 PK-6 506
School Reviews
| 5 Kent Meridian High School is an awesome school. I am a product of KM and o very proud of it! I can surely say that KMHS made me who I am today. - Posted by Student/Alumni - iyqjj |
| 5 Has an IB program & Technology Academy. Good principal and staff. Students are a diverse group. Good cross-country team also very good FIRST Robotics team.
They are in the process of having the Gym completely redone and it will be available Fall 2011.
They welcome parent involvement. - Posted by Parent - merri |
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