- Enrollment
- 2,186
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530396001840
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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 33/100 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
- 33
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+255 students YoY
Kentwood High School grew from 1,733 students in 2022-23 to 1,988 in 2023-24 (+14.7%).
Teacher FTE added 79.2 → 84.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+255 students YoY 530396001840 · Covington, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,995 enr · 25.3:1 · 36.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Kentridge High School (2,186 students)
Kentwood High School grew from 1,733 students in 2022-23 to 1,988 in 2023-24 (+14.7%). Teacher FTE added 79.2 → 84.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Kentwood High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kentridge High
Kentridge High School
2,186 students
- This school
Kentwood High School
1,995 students
- Kent-Meridian
Kent-Meridian High School
1,639 students
- Kentlake High
Kentlake High School
1,561 students
- Northwood Midd
Northwood Middle School
911 students
- Cedar Heights
Cedar Heights Middle School
876 students
What this shows Kentwood High School reports 1,995 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kentwood High School compares
Kentwood 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
Counselors4.8 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.
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
District finance for Kent School District reports $19,199 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,995 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,733 (2022-23) → 1,988 (2023-24), up 255.
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 33/100 (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 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.
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.