Kenton High School

541 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Kenton High School, located at 200 Harding Ave in Kenton, Ohio, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Kenton City School District. As a pillar of the local community, the school is committed to fostering academic achievement and personal growth for students in grades 9 through 12. The campus provides a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, elective courses, and opportunities for extracurricular involvement, all aimed at preparing students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Kenton High School plays a significant role in the social and athletic life of the Kenton area. The school hosts a variety of athletic programs, student organizations, and arts initiatives that encourage teamwork, school spirit, and community engagement. By balancing rigorous academic standards with a supportive environment, the school strives to develop well-rounded citizens who are equipped to navigate the challenges of the modern world while remaining connected to the traditions and values of their local community.

541

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kenton High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	496
Hispanic	22
Black	6
Asian	9
Two or More	7
American Indian	1

White
496 (91.7 %)
Hispanic
22 (4.1 %)
Asian
9 (1.7 %)
Two or More
7 (1.3 %)
Black
6 (1.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Kenton City
Phone:	(419)673-1286
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	541
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	254
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 9 146

Grade 10 157

Grade 11 124

Grade 12 114