Kentwood High School is a high school in Covington, Washington. Kentwood is one of four high schools in the Kent School District. It serves students in grades nine through twelve who mainly live in the east central region of the district. Its main feeder schools are Mattson and Meridian Middle Schools.
Serving 1,988 students in grades 9-12, Kentwood High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,988 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 10% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kentwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Kentwood High School's student population of 1,988 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,988 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Year Founded
1981
Colors
White, Black, Silver, Kelly green
School Rankings
Kentwood High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kentwood High School is 0.79, 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
#580 out of 2113 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
26%
9%
Hispanic
21%
26%
Black
13%
5%
White
29%
48%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Conqueror
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kentwood High School's ranking?
Kentwood High School is ranked #580 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Kentwood High School often compared to?
Kentwood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kentridge High School, Kentlake High School, Tahoma Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kentwood High School?
The graduation rate of Kentwood High School is 95%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Kentwood High School?
1,988 students attend Kentwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Kentwood High School students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 21% of students are Hispanic, 13% 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 Kentwood High School?
Kentwood High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Kentwood High School offer ?
Kentwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kentwood High School part of?
Kentwood High School is part of Kent School District.
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