Enrollment
1,561
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Kent, WA
Kentlake High School
Federal NCES profile for Kentlake High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530396002570
👥 S:T ratio 7
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kentlake High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Kent · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.3:1
- large classes for Washington
- 40.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Kentlake High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kentlake High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Kent, WA.
School address
District: Kent School District · Washington
NCES ID 530396002570 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
67.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.9%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kentlake High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kentlake High School
Kentlake High School is a large high school in Kent, Washington, enrolling 1,561 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.3:1 is larger than about 91% of Washington schools and 32% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 40.9% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,561 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 86 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #69, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 390 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Kent's high schools, it stands alongside Kentridge High School (2,186 students): Kentlake High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.3:1 vs 24.8:1).
Kent School District also operates Kentridge High School (2,186 students) and Kentwood High School (1,995 students) alongside Kentlake High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Kentlake High School compares
Kentlake High School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.3:1 | ▲ 32% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▼ 9% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,561 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,561
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 91% in Washington - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,678
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 390 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
110
in-school suspensions + 109 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 40.7%
Hispanic or Latino 24.5%
Asian 14.8%
African American 9.2%
Two or More 8.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 40.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.6, Kentlake High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kent School District, which includes Kentlake High School.
$17,678
Per student
-9%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.5%
State 61.2%
Federal 13.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Kentlake High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kentwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kent-Meridian High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwood Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Heights Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kentlake High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,186
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 31.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Kent
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Kentridge High School
Standard public school
2,186 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Kent-Meridian High School
Standard public school
1,639 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Individualized Graduation & Degree Program
Alternative education program
370 students 46.3:1 students per teacher
The Outreach Program
Special-education school
62 students 31:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,561 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Kentlake High School
How many students attend Kentlake High School?
Kentlake High School has 1,561 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kent, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kentlake High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kentlake High School is 23.3:1, which is 32% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kentlake High School?
40.9% of students at Kentlake High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kentlake High School?
The largest demographic group at Kentlake High School is White at 40.7% of enrollment, in Kent, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kentlake High School?
Kentlake High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kentlake High School rank among high schools in Kent?
By Resource Investment Index, Kentlake High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Kent, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Kent on the city page.
Is Kentlake High School a good school?
Kentlake High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Kent School District?
Besides Kentlake High School, Kent School District also operates Kentridge High School (2,186 students), Kentwood High School (1,995 students), and Kent-Meridian High School (1,639 students). See the Kent School District district page for the complete list.
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