Top Rankings
Kent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 8,234 students in Kent School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public high schools in Washington.
Public High Schools in Kent School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 65% statewide average).
Public High School in Kent School District have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kentwood High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
46 Schools
856 Schools
# Students
25,358 Students
388,516 Students
# Teachers
1,380 Teachers
18,642 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Kent School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#150 out of 307 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%
Graduation Rate
80%
83.8%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)42.7%
34.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.80
0.68
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
2%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
24%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
24%
26%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
13%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
26%
49%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
4%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
9%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,720 is higher than the state median of $21,173. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,182 is higher than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$576 MM
$23,221 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$537 MM
$23,150 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$22,720
$21,173
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$21,182
$21,108
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Kent School District Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kentridge High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12430 Se 208th St
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-7345
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-7345
Gr: 9-12 | 2,186 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Kent Laboratory Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10515 Se 208th St
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-7488
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-7488
Gr: 3-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Kentwood High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25800 164th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7680
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7680
Gr: 9-12 | 1,995 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Kentlake High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21401 Se Falcon Way
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-4900
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-4900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,561 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Kent-meridian High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10020 Se 256th St
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-7405
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-7405
Gr: 9-12 | 1,639 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Kent Virtual Academy
Alternative School
317 4th Ave S
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 373-6881
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 373-6881
Gr: 6-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
The Outreach Program
Special Education School
26024 111th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-4080
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-4080
Gr: 12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 62:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
Regional Justice Center
Alternative School
401 4th Ave N
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-7134
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-7134
Gr: 9-12
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