Kentwood High School

1,995 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Kentwood High School, located in Covington, Washington, is a prominent secondary school within the Kent School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is well-regarded for its comprehensive academic offerings, including a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. The campus is designed to foster a well-rounded educational experience, balancing rigorous classroom instruction with a variety of extracurricular activities, ranging from competitive athletics to arts and academic clubs.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Kentwood is known for its strong community spirit and its emphasis on preparing students for post-secondary success. The school maintains a focus on inclusivity and student engagement, often utilizing its modern facilities to support collaborative learning. As one of the larger high schools in the region, it provides students with extensive resources, mentorship opportunities, and a supportive environment that aims to develop both critical thinking skills and personal character in its student body.

1,995

Total Students

82.6

Full-Time Teachers

24.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kentwood High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	545
Hispanic	430
Black	246
Asian	535
Two or More	186
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	44

White
545 (27.4%)
Asian
535 (26.9%)
Hispanic
430 (21.6%)
Black
246 (12.4%)
Two or More
186 (9.4%)
Pacific Islander
44 (2.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Kent School District
Phone:	(253)373-7680
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,995
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	82.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	807
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	195

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 523

Grade 10 491

Grade 11 537

Grade 12 444