Serving 344 students in grades 3-12, Kent Laboratory Academy ranks in the top 50% 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 3-12
- Enrollment: 344 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kent Laboratory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Kent Laboratory Academy's student population of 344 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
Total Students
344 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kent Laboratory Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kent Laboratory Academy is 0.80, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#779 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
25%
9%
Hispanic
16%
26%
Black
16%
5%
White
28%
49%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
12%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kent Laboratory Academy's ranking?
Kent Laboratory Academy is ranked #779 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kent Laboratory Academy?
The graduation rate of Kent Laboratory Academy is 90-94%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Kent Laboratory Academy?
344 students attend Kent Laboratory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
28% of Kent Laboratory Academy students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kent Laboratory Academy?
Kent Laboratory Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Kent Laboratory Academy offer ?
Kent Laboratory Academy offers enrollment in grades 3-12
What school district is Kent Laboratory Academy part of?
Kent Laboratory Academy is part of Kent School District.
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