Kentwood High School

1,733 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Kentwood High School, located in Covington, Washington, is a prominent secondary school within the Kent School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is well-regarded for its comprehensive academic offerings, including a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. The campus is designed to foster a well-rounded educational experience, balancing rigorous classroom instruction with a variety of extracurricular activities, ranging from competitive athletics to arts and academic clubs.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Kentwood is known for its strong community spirit and its emphasis on preparing students for post-secondary success. The school maintains a focus on inclusivity and student engagement, often utilizing its modern facilities to support collaborative learning. As one of the larger high schools in the region, it provides students with extensive resources, mentorship opportunities, and a supportive environment that aims to develop both critical thinking skills and personal character in its student body.

1,733

Total Students

79.2

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kentwood High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	547
Hispanic	352
Black	173
Asian	467
Two or More	155
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	32

White
547 (31.7 %)
Asian
467 (27.0 %)
Hispanic
352 (20.4 %)
Black
173 (10.0 %)
Two or More
155 (9.0 %)
Pacific Islander
32 (1.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Kent School District
Phone:	(253)373-7680
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,733
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	79.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	807
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	195

* 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 9 456

Grade 10 455

Grade 11 450

Grade 12 372