- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Clarksville, TN
Kenwood High
Federal NCES profile for Kenwood High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470303000850
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kenwood High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee.
- #7 of 8
- high schools in Clarksville · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 1,238
- students enrolled
Kenwood High has class sizes larger than 90% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kenwood High ranks #7 of 8 high schools in Clarksville, TN.
School address
District: Montgomery County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470303000850 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Kenwood High held near 1,311 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 65.2 → 66.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 470303000850 · Clarksville, TN High · MID · TRAD
1,238 enr · 19:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: West Creek High (1,600 students)
Kenwood High held near 1,311 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 65.2 → 66.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Kenwood High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Creek Hig
West Creek High
1,600 students
- Clarksville Hi
Clarksville High
1,530 students
- Rossview High
Rossview High
1,529 students
- Northwest High
Northwest High
1,441 students
- Northeast High
Northeast High
1,335 students
- This school
Kenwood High
1,238 students
What this shows Kenwood High reports 1,238 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kenwood High compares
Kenwood High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 24% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,238 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,238
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 90% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.7%
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
$10,645
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
347
in-school suspensions + 229 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 88 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 39.6%
White 26.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
Two or More 12.8%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 39.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.9, Kenwood High is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montgomery County reports $10,645 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kenwood High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Creek High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clarksville High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rossview High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwest High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northeast High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kenwood High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,530
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,441
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,335
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Clarksville
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
West Creek High
Standard public school
1,600 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Clarksville High
Standard public school
1,530 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Rossview High
Standard public school
1,529 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Northwest High
Standard public school
1,441 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Northeast High
Standard public school
1,335 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Middle College @ Austin Peay State University
Standard public school
105 students 26.3:1 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 (~1,238 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kenwood High
How many students attend Kenwood High?
Kenwood High has 1,238 students enrolled. It is a high school in Clarksville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 1,291 (2022-23) → 1,311 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kenwood High?
The student-teacher ratio at Kenwood High is 19:1, which is 24% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kenwood High?
The largest demographic group at Kenwood High is African American at 39.6% of enrollment, in Clarksville, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kenwood High?
Kenwood High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Kenwood High rank among high schools in Clarksville?
By Resource Investment Index, Kenwood High ranks #7 of 8 high schools in Clarksville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Clarksville on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County?
Besides Kenwood High, Montgomery County also operates West Creek High (1,600 students), Clarksville High (1,530 students), and Rossview High (1,529 students). See the Montgomery County district page for the complete list.