Serving 1,733 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 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
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 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. 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?
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?
1,733 students attend Kentwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Kentwood High School students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 20% of students are Hispanic, 10% 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 22:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kentwood High School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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