Top 10 Best Kennewick Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 7,686 students in Kennewick, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in Kennewick, WA are Desert Hills Middle School, Kamiakin 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 44% (versus the Washington public high school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 61% statewide average). High schools in Kennewick have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public high schools.
Kennewick, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Washington average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kennewick High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Kennewick, WA (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Desert Hills Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1701 S Clodfelter Rd
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6600
Grades: 6-10
| 851 students
Rank: #22.
Kamiakin High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 North Arthur Street
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 734-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,814 students
Rank: #33.
Southridge High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3320 Southridge Boulevard
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 734-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,705 students
Rank: #44.
Phoenix High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3520 Southridge Boulevard
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6039
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Rank: #55.
Kennewick High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
201 S Garfield St
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,716 students
Rank: #66.
Mid-columbia Parent Partnership
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5980 W 12th Ave
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-5036
Grades: K-12
| 613 students
Rank: #77.
River View High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
36509 S Lemon Dr
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 582-2158
Grades: 9-12
| 294 students
Rank: #88.
Legacy High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4624 W 10th Ave
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6552
Grades: 6-12
| 297 students
Rank: n/an/a
Benton County Jail
7122 W Okanogan Place
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 222-6522
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
5606 West Canal Drive
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 783-2151
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tri-tech Skills Center
Vocational School
5929 West Metaline Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 319 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Kennewick, Washington

Kennewick, Washington Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
200 South Fruitland
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 Desert Hills Middle School, Kamiakin High School and Southridge High School.
How many public high schools are located in Kennewick, WA?
11 public high schools are located in Kennewick, WA.
What is the racial composition of students in Kennewick, WA?
Kennewick, WA public high schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

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