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#1685 of 2,228 schools in WA
Kent-meridian High School
High School · Kent School District · Kent, WA
A high school in Kent, WA where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
10020 SE 256th ST, Kent, WA 98030
- Math 12% vs WA 36% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs WA 56% (2024)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Kent-meridian High School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2018, to 28% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 29 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kent-meridian High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 76Very Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,286/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kent), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$91,218
Median home value
$540,100
Median rent
$1,797/mo
College educated
28%
Homeownership
53%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98030; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individualized Graduation & Degree ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 454 | Compare → |
| Kent Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.8 mi | 128 | Compare → |
| The Outreach ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 12 | 0.8 mi | 80 | 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.
Kent School District
- Schools in district
- 46
- Rank in district
- #29 of 42
- District spending per student
- $19,199NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kent-meridian High School is listed in Kent School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kent-meridian High School
Kent-meridian High School is a public high school in Kent, WA, part of Kent School District, serving approximately 1,706 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,685 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kent-meridian High School
What grades does Kent-meridian High School serve?
Kent-meridian High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Kent-meridian High School?
Kent-meridian High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,706 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kent-meridian High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kent-meridian High School is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kent-meridian High School rank in WA?
Kent-meridian High School ranks #1,685 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Kent-meridian High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kent-meridian High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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-meridian High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kent-meridian High School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Kent-meridian High School a charter school?
No, Kent-meridian High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kent-meridian High School a Title I school?
No, Kent-meridian High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kent-meridian High School?
69.5% of students at Kent-meridian 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,706
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 89
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 78.6%
- Phone
- (253) 373-7405
- Area population (ZIP 98030)
- 38,492
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
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 · 2024 SBA · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · 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 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 98030; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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