Serving 1,561 students in grades 9-12, Kentlake 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 27% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,561 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Top 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kentlake High School serves the southeast part of Kent, WA, covering an attendance area of approximately 19.7 square miles. Most students typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being 3.3 miles and the furthest edge located 6.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kentlake High School's student population of 1,561 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,561 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Year Founded
1997
School Rankings
Kentlake 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 Kentlake High School is 0.74, 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
#1078 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Asian
15%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Hispanic
24%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Black
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
White
41%
47%
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Hawaiian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Two or more races
9%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Graduation Rate
87%
83.8%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kentlake High School's ranking?
Kentlake High School is ranked #1078 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Kentlake High School often compared to?
Kentlake High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kentwood High School, Tahoma Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kentlake High School?
The graduation rate of Kentlake High School is 87%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend Kentlake High School?
1,561 students attend Kentlake High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Kentlake High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kentlake High School?
Kentlake High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kentlake High School offer ?
Kentlake High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kentlake High School part of?
Kentlake High School is part of Kent School District.
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