Serving 532 students in grades 9-12, Kenton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 532 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kenton High School's student population of 532 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
532 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kenton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kenton High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1696 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
1%
17%
White
93%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kenton High School's ranking?
Kenton High School is ranked #1696 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Kenton High School often compared to?
Kenton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bellefontaine High School, Upper Arlington High School, Ridgemont High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kenton High School?
The graduation rate of Kenton High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 84%.
How many students attend Kenton High School?
532 students attend Kenton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Kenton High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kenton High School?
Kenton High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kenton High School offer ?
Kenton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kenton High School part of?
Kenton High School is part of Kenton City School District.
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