Kent Phoenix Academy (Closed 2023)

Serving 229 students in grades 9-12, Kent Phoenix Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was approximately equal to the Washington state average of 61%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
229 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WA)
(18-19)
15-19%
50%
(18-19)
60-69%
61%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
9%
Hispanic
25%
26%
Black
10%
5%
White
43%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
13%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.73
(18-19)
45-49%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
n/a
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kent Phoenix Academy?
The graduation rate of Kent Phoenix Academy is 45-49%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Kent Phoenix Academy?
229 students attend Kent Phoenix Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Kent Phoenix Academy students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kent Phoenix Academy?
Kent Phoenix Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Kent Phoenix Academy offer ?
Kent Phoenix Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kent Phoenix Academy part of?
Kent Phoenix Academy is part of Kent School District.

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