Kent-Meridian High School is a public high school located in Kent, Washington, United States. It is one of four high schools in the Kent School District, along with Kentlake High School, Kentridge High School and Kentwood High School. As of 2024, its principal is David Radford.
Serving 1,639 students in grades 9-12, Kent-meridian High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,639 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Top 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kent-Meridian High School serves the west part of Kent, WA, covering an area of approximately 20.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of about 2.9 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, reaching a maximum of 5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kent-meridian High School's student population of 1,639 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,639 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1951
School Calendar
School Motto
Welcome to Kent-Meridian! Home of the Royals!
School Rankings
Kent-meridian High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kent-meridian High School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1624 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
19%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
40%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
14%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
6%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
86%
83.8%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)81.8%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Royals
School Mascot
Royal Lion
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kent-meridian High School's ranking?
Kent-meridian High School is ranked #1624 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Kent-meridian High School often compared to?
Kent-meridian High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kentridge High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kent-meridian High School?
The graduation rate of Kent-meridian High School is 86%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend Kent-meridian High School?
1,639 students attend Kent-meridian High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Kent-meridian High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 6% of students are Hawaiian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kent-meridian High School?
Kent-meridian High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kent-meridian High School offer ?
Kent-meridian High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kent-meridian High School part of?
Kent-meridian High School is part of Kent School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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.
5 10/10/2025
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.
5 10/10/2025
good school
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