- Enrollment
- 2,186
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530396002570
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 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 35/100 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
- 35
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+111 students YoY
Kentlake High School grew from 1,440 students in 2022-23 to 1,551 in 2023-24 (+7.7%).
Teacher FTE added 67.8 → 77.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+111 students YoY 530396002570 · Kent, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,561 enr · 23.3:1 · 40.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Kentridge High School (2,186 students)
Kentlake High School grew from 1,440 students in 2022-23 to 1,551 in 2023-24 (+7.7%). Teacher FTE added 67.8 → 77.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Kentlake High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kentridge High
Kentridge High School
2,186 students
- Kentwood High
Kentwood High School
1,995 students
- Kent-Meridian
Kent-Meridian High School
1,639 students
- This school
Kentlake High School
1,561 students
- Northwood Midd
Northwood Middle School
911 students
- Cedar Heights
Cedar Heights Middle School
876 students
What this shows Kentlake High School reports 1,561 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kentlake High School compares
Kentlake High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$19,199
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for Kent School District reports $19,199 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,561 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,440 (2022-23) → 1,551 (2023-24), up 111.
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 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.