Enrollment
1,995
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Covington, WA
Kentwood High School
Federal NCES profile for Kentwood High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530396001840
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kentwood High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Covington · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.3:1
- large classes for Washington
- 36.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Kentwood High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kentwood High School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Covington, WA.
School address
District: Kent School District · Washington
NCES ID 530396001840 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
79.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kentwood High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kentwood High School
Kentwood High School is a large high school in Covington, Washington, enrolling 1,995 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.3:1 is larger than about 94% of Washington schools and 44% 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 36.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,995 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 70 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #61, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (27%) and Asian (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 78/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 416 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Kent School District also operates Kentridge High School (2,186 students) and Kent-Meridian High School (1,639 students) alongside Kentwood 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 Kentwood High School compares
Kentwood 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 | 25.3:1 | ▲ 44% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.3% | ▼ 19% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,995 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.3:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,995
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
25.3:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 94% in Washington - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
22.7%
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
Counselors4.8 FTE
Per 416 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
111
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 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 27.4%
Asian 26.9%
Hispanic or Latino 21.6%
African American 12.4%
Two or More 9.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 27.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.1, Kentwood 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 Kentwood 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 Kentwood High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentridge High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kent-Meridian High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kentlake High School | Similar size | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kentwood 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
- 1,639
- 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 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 (~1,995 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Kentwood High School
How many students attend Kentwood High School?
Kentwood High School has 1,995 students enrolled. It is a high school in Covington, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kentwood High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kentwood High School is 25.3:1, which is 44% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kentwood High School?
36.3% of students at Kentwood High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kentwood High School?
The largest demographic group at Kentwood High School is White at 27.4% of enrollment, in Covington, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kentwood High School?
Kentwood High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Kentwood High School rank among public schools in Covington?
By Resource Investment Index, Kentwood High School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Covington, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Covington on the city page.
Is Kentwood High School a good school?
Kentwood High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% 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 Kentwood High School, Kent School District also operates Kentridge High School (2,186 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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