Serving 1,164 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 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,164 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- 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
Top Rankings
Kent Island High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Kent Island High School's student population of 1,164 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,164 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
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 0.35, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#428 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
10%
22%
Black
4%
33%
White
80%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kent Island High School's ranking?
Kent Island High School is ranked #428 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Kent Island High School often compared to?
Kent Island High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Queen Anne's County High School by visitors of our site.
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?
1,164 students attend Kent Island High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Kent Island High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 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 15:1, 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?
Kent Island High School is part of Queen Anne's County School District.
School Reviews
5 8/18/2020
Wonderful school with great teachers, and I can't wait to attend marching band again! I hope covid-19 quarantine ends ASAP!
5 10/5/2010
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
5 1/11/2007
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
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