For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 6,742 students in Kennewick, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in Kennewick, WA are Kamiakin High School, Phoenix High School and Southridge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kennewick, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Washington public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Kennewick have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public high schools.
Kennewick, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is River View High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Kennewick, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kamiakin High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 North Arthur Street
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 734-3500
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 734-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,950 students
Rank: #22.
Phoenix High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3520 Southridge Boulevard
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6039
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6039
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students
Rank: #33.
Southridge High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3520 Southridge Boulevard
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 734-3800
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 734-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,643 students
Rank: #44.
Mid-columbia Parent Partnership
Alternative School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5980 W 12th Ave
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-5036
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-5036
Grades: K-12
| 465 students
Rank: #55.
Kennewick High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Garfield St
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-7100
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,929 students
Rank: #66.
Legacy High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4624 W 10th Ave
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6552
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6552
Grades: 6-12
| 238 students
Rank: #77.
River View High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
36509 S Lemon Dr
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 582-2158
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 582-2158
Grades: 9-12
| 299 students
Rank: n/an/a
7122 W Okanogan Place
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 222-6522
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 222-6522
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
5606 West Canal Drive
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 783-2151
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 783-2151
Grades: 6-12
| 26 students
Rank: n/an/a
4624 W 10th Ave
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-6552
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-6552
Grades: 9-12
| 136 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tri-tech Skills Center
Vocational School
5929 West Metaline Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-7300
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-7300
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Kennewick, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Kennewick Alternative Education (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
200 South Fruitland
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 585-3026
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 585-3026
Grades: PK-12
| 161 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Kennewick, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in Kennewick, WA include Kamiakin High School, Phoenix High School and Southridge High School.
How many public high schools are located in Kennewick?
11 public high schools are located in Kennewick.
What is the racial composition of students in Kennewick?
Kennewick public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Kennewick are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Kennewick include: Kamiakin High School vs. Southridge High School, Southridge High School vs. Kamiakin High School, Kennewick High School vs. Southridge High School
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