Serving 1,440 students in grades 9-12, Kentlake High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,440 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kentlake High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Kentlake High School's student population of 1,440 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,440 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kentlake High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kentlake High School is 0.74, 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
#1185 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
9%
Hispanic
22%
26%
Black
10%
5%
White
43%
49%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kentlake High School's ranking?
Kentlake High School is ranked #1185 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Kentlake High School often compared to?
Kentlake High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kentwood High School, Tahoma Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kentlake High School?
The graduation rate of Kentlake High School is 88%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Kentlake High School?
1,440 students attend Kentlake High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Kentlake High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 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 Kentlake High School?
Kentlake High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Kentlake High School offer ?
Kentlake High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kentlake High School part of?
Kentlake High School is part of Kent School District.
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