Kentridge High School

2,186 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Kentridge High School, located in Kent, Washington, is a comprehensive public high school serving the Kent School District. As one of the district’s primary secondary institutions, it is well-known for its diverse student body and robust academic environment. The school provides a wide range of educational opportunities, including advanced placement (AP) courses, career and technical education (CTE) programs, and specialized support services designed to help students prepare for post-secondary success, whether in higher education or the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Kentridge High School is highly regarded for its active extracurricular culture, particularly in athletics and the performing arts. The school maintains a strong tradition of school spirit, frequently competing in regional sports leagues and hosting high-quality music and theater productions. With a focus on fostering both academic excellence and personal growth, Kentridge aims to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages students to become engaged and responsible members of the community.

2,186

Total Students

90.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kentridge High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	569
Hispanic	342
Black	298
Asian	713
Two or More	219
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	28

Asian
713 (32.8%)
White
569 (26.2%)
Hispanic
342 (15.7%)
Black
298 (13.7%)
Two or More
219 (10.1%)
Pacific Islander
28 (1.3%)
American Indian
4 (0.2%)

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)373-7345
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,186
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	90.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	748
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	181

* 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 9 504

Grade 10 565

Grade 11 558

Grade 12 559