For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 8,358 students in Kent, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in Kent, WA are Kentridge High School, Kentwood High School and Kent Laboratory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kent, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Washington public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Kent have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public high schools.
Kent, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kentwood High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Kent, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kentridge High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12430 Se 208th St
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-7345
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-7345
Grades: 9-12
| 2,124 students
Rank: #22.
Kentwood High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25800 164th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7680
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7680
Grades: 9-12
| 1,988 students
Rank: #33.
Kent Laboratory Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10515 Se 208th St
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-7488
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-7488
Grades: 3-12
| 327 students
Rank: #44.
Individualized Graduation & Degree Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25668 104th Ave Se, 25672 104t
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-4723
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-4723
Grades: 9-12
| 454 students
Rank: #55.
Kentlake High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21401 Se Falcon Way
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-4900
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,551 students
Rank: #66.
Kent-meridian High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10020 Se 256th St
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-7405
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-7405
Grades: 9-12
| 1,706 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dynamic Family Services
Special Education School
10811 Se Kent Kanlgey Rd
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 945-2000
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 945-2000
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Kent Virtual Academy
Alternative School
11000 Se 264th St
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-6881
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-6881
Grades: 6-12
| 128 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Outreach Program
Special Education School
26024 111th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-4080
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-4080
Grades: 12
| 80 students
Rank: n/an/a
Regional Justice Center
Alternative School
401 4th Ave N
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-7134
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-7134
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Kent, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
19300 108th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98031
(206) 931-0964
Kent, WA 98031
(206) 931-0964
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Excel Public Charter School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
19300 108th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 487-7530
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 487-7530
Grades: 7-10
| 188 students
620 North Central
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 373-7447
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 373-7447
Grades: 7-9
| 821 students
Kent Mountain View Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
11000 Se 264th St
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-7488
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-7488
Grades: K-12
| 170 students
Kent Phoenix Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
11000 Se 264th St
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-7542
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-7542
Grades: 9-12
| 229 students
11000 Se 264 St
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-7542
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-7542
Grades: 7-9
| 544 students
26720 40th Ave S
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 945-5187
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 945-5187
Grades: 6-12
| 310 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Kent, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in Kent, WA include Kentridge High School, Kentwood High School and Kent Laboratory Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Kent?
10 public high schools are located in Kent.
What is the racial composition of students in Kent?
Kent public high schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Kent are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Kent include: Kentwood High School vs. Kentridge High School, Kentridge High School vs. Kentwood High School, Kentlake High School vs. Kentwood High School
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