Kennewick High School

1,785 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Kennewick High School, located at 500 South Dayton Street in Kennewick, Washington, is a cornerstone of the Kennewick School District. As one of the district’s oldest and most historic secondary institutions, the school carries a deep sense of tradition while serving a diverse population of students. It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum that includes advanced placement courses, career and technical education programs, and a variety of extracurricular activities ranging from competitive athletics to performing arts and student-led clubs.

The campus itself recently underwent a significant modernization project, resulting in updated facilities designed to better support 21st-century learning environments. With a focus on preparing students for life beyond graduation, the school emphasizes academic achievement, community involvement, and the development of school spirit, often rallying behind its mascot, the Lion. Kennewick High remains a central hub for the local community, fostering an environment that encourages student growth, inclusivity, and long-term success.

1,785

Total Students

77.5

Full-Time Teachers

23.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kennewick High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	683
Hispanic	945
Black	46
Asian	35
Two or More	68
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
945 (53.0 %)
White
683 (38.3 %)
Two or More
68 (3.8 %)
Black
46 (2.6 %)
Asian
35 (2.0 %)
American Indian
3 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (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:	N/A
District:	Kennewick School District
Phone:	(509)222-7100
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,785
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	77.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,037
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	172

* 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 9 516

Grade 10 496

Grade 11 418

Grade 12 355