Serving 1,147 students in grades 9-12, Kent Island High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,147 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 10% in MD)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 42% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Kent Island High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kent Island High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kent Island High School?
The graduation rate of Kent Island High School is 97%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Kent Island High School?
1,147 students attend Kent Island High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Kent Island High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kent Island High School?
Kent Island High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kent Island High School offer ?
Kent Island High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kent Island High School part of?
Wonderful school with great teachers, and I can't wait to attend marching band again! I hope covid-19 quarantine ends ASAP!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - glow
510/5/2010
School is cool. Mr. Unger is best teacher EVER. Ms.Dunn is pretty cool. Hershburger can be mean but also very cool. Ms. Kovach is the best princible i have ever had (at the annex) Mr. Kerr was also a great teacher.
Top Teachers at KIHS IMO:
Mr. Unger
Mr. Kerr
Ms. Dennis
Mr. Coyner
- Posted by Student/Alumni - green
51/11/2007
This is an excellent school i use to be enrolled in this school and never knew what a great school that it was intill i moved away i miss that school dearly. It had an excellent chour i was part of it with a wonderfull teacher named Mr. White ,two great vice principals names Mr. Engle , and Mr. Waits i hate to say it but i knew them very well, a wonderful principal named Mrs. Hershburger and a excellent staff i am proud to say i went to that school and sad to say that i dont any more.sincerly
Tabetha Snider
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Lost4
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,147 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 42% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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