Enrollment
2,186
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Kent, WA
Kentridge High School
Federal NCES profile for Kentridge High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530396000622
👥 S:T ratio 1
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kentridge High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Kent · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.8:1
- large classes for Washington
- 30.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Kentridge High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kentridge High School ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Kent, WA.
School address
District: Kent School District · Washington
NCES ID 530396000622 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
88.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kentridge High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kentridge High School
Kentridge High School is a large high school in Kent, Washington, enrolling 2,186 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.8:1 is larger than about 93% of Washington schools and 41% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,186 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 67 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #34.
Its student body is led by Asian (33%) and White (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 77/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 364 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
14.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Kent's high schools, it stands alongside Kent-Meridian High School (1,639 students): Kentridge High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.8:1 vs 16.2:1).
Kent School District also operates Kentwood High School (1,995 students) and Kent-Meridian High School (1,639 students) alongside Kentridge 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 Kentridge High School compares
Kentridge 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 | 24.8:1 | ▲ 41% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.7% | ▼ 32% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,186 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,186
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 93% in Washington - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
14.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 364 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
129
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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
Asian 32.8%
White 26.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
African American 13.7%
Two or More 10.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 32.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.0, Kentridge High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kent School District, which includes Kentridge 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 Kentridge High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentwood High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kent-Meridian High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kentlake High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwood Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Heights Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kentridge 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
- 1,561
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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.
Kent-Meridian High School
Standard public school
1,639 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Kentlake High School
Standard public school
1,561 students 23.3:1 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 (~2,186 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Kentridge High School
How many students attend Kentridge High School?
Kentridge High School has 2,186 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kent, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kentridge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kentridge High School is 24.8:1, which is 41% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kentridge High School?
30.7% of students at Kentridge High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kentridge High School?
The largest demographic group at Kentridge High School is Asian at 32.8% of enrollment, in Kent, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kentridge High School?
Kentridge High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Kentridge High School rank among high schools in Kent?
By Resource Investment Index, Kentridge High School ranks #1 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 Kentridge High School a good school?
Kentridge High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% 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 Kentridge High School, Kent School District also operates Kentwood High School (1,995 students), Kent-Meridian High School (1,639 students), and Kentlake High School (1,561 students). See the Kent School District district page for the complete list.
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