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#1452 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 46% in state
Kent City High School
High School · Kent City Community Schools · Kent City, MI
A Kent City Community Schools high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
351 NORTH MAIN ST, Kent City, MI 49330
- Math 27% proficient (2021)
- Reading 52% proficient (2021)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Kent City High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 40% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Kent City High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average394/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,484
Median home value
$253,200
Median rent
$1,027/mo
College educated
16.8%
Homeownership
83.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49330; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent City Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.0 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Algoma Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5 | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 305 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Kent City Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,211NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kent City High School is listed in Kent City Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kent City High School
Kent City High School is a public high school in Kent City, MI, part of Kent City Community Schools, serving approximately 389 students in grades 6th-12th with a 22.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,452 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kent City High School
What grades does Kent City High School serve?
Kent City High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Kent City High School?
Kent City High School has an enrollment of approximately 389 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kent City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kent City High School is 22.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kent City High School rank in MI?
Kent City High School ranks #1,452 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Kent City High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kent City High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Kent City High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kent City High School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Kent City High School a charter school?
No, Kent City High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kent City High School a Title I school?
No, Kent City High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kent City High School?
48.1% of students at Kent City High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 389
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.2%
- Phone
- (616) 678-4210
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 49330)
- 5,619
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49330; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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