Kentlake High School

Summary:

Kentlake High School is a public high school located in Kent, Washington, serving 1,440 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Kent School District, which is ranked 145 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kentlake High School has a relatively diverse student population, with 42.99% White, 10.21% African American, 22.08% Hispanic, 13.47% Asian, and 9.17% two or more races. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 128 out of 306 high schools in 2015-2016 to 279 out of 437 high schools in 2023-2024. Kentlake performs relatively well for African American students, ranking in the top half of Washington high schools, but its rankings for Asian, Hispanic, and low socioeconomic status students are in the bottom half of the state. The school's four-year graduation rate has ranged from 82.1% to 91.8% over the past five years, with a rate of 87.4% in the most recent year.

Kentlake High School's performance on standardized tests is generally lower than the nearby Kentridge High School and Tahoma Senior High School, which are ranked higher statewide. However, Kentlake outperforms the nearby Kent-Meridian High School and Auburn-area high schools on these metrics. The school's per-student spending has varied significantly over the years, which may impact its ability to provide consistent resources and support for its students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 21401 SE Falcon Way
       Kent, WA  98042-5939


(253) 373-4900

District: Kent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
279th of 437 Washington High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,840 Help


Feeder schools for Kentlake High School:

Elementary:    Cedar Valley Elementary School
    Grass Lake Elementary School
    Horizon Elementary School
    Jenkins Creek Elementary School
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Middle:    Cedar Heights Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  21.2 Help
Number of students:  1,440

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.0%
Hispanic:
22.1%
Asian:
13.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kentlake High School ranks worse than 63.8% of high schools in Washington. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked high schools in the Kent School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.21. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Kentlake High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Kentlake High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (43%), Hispanic (22.1%), Asian (13.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kentlake High School is 21.2, which is the 2nd best among 4 high schools in the Kent School District. (See more...)
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Compare Kentlake High School employs 67.7 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kentlake High School is $15,840. 4 high schools in the Kent School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kentlake High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kentlake High School 279th of 437 Washington public high schools. (See Kentlake High School in the ranking list.)

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Kent School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Kent School District 145th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kentlake High School

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Rank History for all students at Kentlake High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 69.34 109th 390 72.1%
2005 61.22 174th 394 55.8%
2006 72.85 93rd 395 76.5%
2007 60.93 168th 399 57.9%
2008 56.44 202nd 396 49.0%
2009 49.48 235th 402 41.5%
2010 74.03 95th 423 77.5%
2011 46.24 240th 440 45.5%
2012 51.05 235th 450 47.8%
2013 57.69 207th 454 54.4%
2016 60.92 128th 306 58.2%
2017 55.82 149th 301 50.5%
2018 57.44 151st 315 52.1%
2019 59.80 153rd 417 63.3%
2021 47.92 218th 455 52.1%
2022 39.09 270th 434 37.8%
2023 50.36 208th 442 52.9%
2024 37.21 279th 437 36.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Kentlake High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.53 51st 91 44.0%
2019 31.74 119th 163 27.0%
2021 34.74 132nd 195 32.3%
2022 23.75 146th 179 18.4%
2023 42.53 85th 166 48.8%
2024 24.90 128th 161 20.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kentlake High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 45.85 34th 69 50.7%
2021 47.72 39th 102 61.8%
2023 18.67 36th 44 18.2%
2024 19.93 57th 68 16.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Kentlake High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.03 72nd 139 48.2%
2021 28.71 156th 212 26.4%
2022 21.56 109th 130 16.2%
2024 19.41 97th 110 11.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kentlake High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.96 165th 227 27.3%
2019 43.88 196th 344 43.0%
2021 44.65 208th 392 46.9%
2022 22.17 312th 370 15.7%
2023 40.17 214th 362 40.9%
2024 31.02 261st 356 26.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Kentlake High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.17 137th 243 43.6%
2019 63.18 119th 358 66.8%
2021 50.74 165th 390 57.7%
2022 38.49 229th 368 37.8%
2023 59.11 139th 357 61.1%
2024 39.74 218th 347 37.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Kentlake High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.84 117th 254 53.9%
2019 54.55 156th 355 56.1%
2021 42.93 209th 395 47.1%
2022 32.91 250th 363 31.1%
2023 36.42 233rd 358 34.9%
2024 28.59 271st 362 25.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Kentlake High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 39.19 83rd 121 31.4%
2021 40.73 80th 136 41.2%
2022 35.77 84th 124 32.3%
2023 24.11 92nd 118 22.0%
2024 23.53 89th 113 21.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Kentlake High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 24.53 74th 86 14.0%
2021 49.17 51st 111 54.1%
2022 55.26 40th 89 55.1%
2023 56.75 32nd 78 59.0%
2024 28.53 51st 70 27.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kentlake High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.57 44th 156 71.8%
2019 51.87 107th 241 55.6%
2021 46.44 140th 278 49.6%
2022 26.07 208th 261 20.3%
2023 33.65 163rd 249 34.5%
2024 32.83 171st 248 31.0%
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Rank History for White students at Kentlake High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.21 107th 222 51.8%
2019 68.11 104th 382 72.8%
2021 45.57 208th 413 49.6%
2022 36.37 262nd 390 32.8%
2023 59.27 141st 379 62.8%
2024 36.42 261st 374 30.2%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Kentlake High School Test Scores
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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, May 20, 2013

Open Quote As my last child graduates this year, I'd have to say the difference with Dr. Potts versus the previous principal is astonishing. I've been a part of Kentlake community for the past six years with my kids and the kids I mentor. Dr. Potts is outstanding - now the challenge going forward for parents, teachers, community, administration and students alike will be to continue the enthusiasm and energy going forward. Kentlake is improving, but the bar must be set higher, which you can repeat for the entire Kent school district. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Open Quote Staff not as involved as I have seen in other districts. Maybe its the pay, Kent school district is the lowest paid district in Washington. I see that much parent/ teacher interaction is mostly done by email if at all. Some teachers expect older or second year subject students to help the younger ones. The problem with this is the older students have their own work to do and it is not their responsibility, not to mention they are teens. And the freshmen students most likely don't know the older ones.

On the good note if you AND your child put forth the effort there are an abundance of programs available at Kentlake. From Academics to Sports to Hobbies, you can keep your child very busy. Just stay on your child's studies and monitor the teacher interaction. As a parent if we are not hands on ourselves how can we expect a teacher to be? Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, October 1, 2010

Open Quote Inept administration, coupled with teacher apathy results in poor student test scores compared to region and state. Compare to Tahoma school district, Bellevue School district and segregation can be extrapolated. This opinion applies to the middle school and high school levels as I have no experience with the elementary schools in this district. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Kentlake High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 811 49 47 24 17 n/a n/a 0 948
1999 1094 63 64 36 18 n/a n/a 0 1275
2000 1093 60 63 36 14 n/a n/a 0 1266
2001 1077 67 54 39 14 n/a n/a 0 1251
2002 1079 85 48 40 8 n/a n/a 0 1260
2003 1079 85 48 40 8 n/a n/a 0 1260
2004 1116 93 69 52 7 n/a n/a 0 1337
2005 1574 126 135 98 24 n/a n/a 31 1988
2006 1481 118 140 98 24 n/a n/a 60 1921
2007 1412 119 129 83 19 n/a n/a 73 1835
2008 1403 131 157 114 18 n/a n/a 82 1905
2009 1396 106 153 136 22 n/a n/a 93 1906
2010 1318 114 166 126 25 n/a n/a 112 1861
2011 1230 124 136 171 22 28 75 0 1786
2012 1154 131 139 193 18 19 99 0 1753
2013 1042 116 129 214 13 20 118 0 1652
2014 939 102 112 234 9 20 113 0 1529
2015 898 95 118 233 6 27 124 0 1501
2016 883 97 118 242 9 27 124 0 1500
2017 852 115 125 245 9 28 129 0 1503
2018 849 116 144 260 10 24 141 0 1544
2019 787 140 150 274 11 20 134 0 1516
2020 727 144 168 312 8 17 132 0 1508
2021 701 140 173 318 6 26 134 0 1498
2022 674 144 192 329 7 25 138 3 1512
2023 619 147 194 318 4 21 132 5 1440

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kentlake High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 948 38.7 24.5 n/a
1999 1275 59.6 21.4 n/a
2000 1266 53.8 23.5 n/a
2001 1251 56.9 22.0 n/a
2002 1260 55.9 22.5 19
2003 1260 55.9 22.5 19
2004 1337 59.0 22.7 21.9
2005 1988 58.6 33.9 26
2006 1921 81.1 23.7 26.3
2007 1835 80.5 22.8 24.9
2008 1905 86.3 22.1 28.9
2009 1906 85.4 22.3 26.4
2010 1861 81.9 22.7 30
2011 1786 78.7 22.6 18
2012 1753 75.0 23.3 34.1
2013 1652 70.1 23.5 33.9
2014 1529 n/a n/a 39.4
2015 1501 65.0 23.0 38.2
2016 1500 69.0 21.7 38.3
2017 1503 66.0 22.7 38.9
2018 1544 64.1 24.0 36.5
2019 1516 67.3 22.5 38.9
2020 1508 63.5 23.7 40.2
2021 1498 72.7 20.5 43.5
2022 1512 71.2 21.2 47.5
2023 1440 67.7 21.2 53.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kentlake High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 948 38.7 24.5 n/a
1999 1275 59.6 21.4 n/a
2000 1266 53.8 23.5 n/a
2001 1251 56.9 22.0 n/a
2002 1260 55.9 22.5 19
2003 1260 55.9 22.5 19
2004 1337 59.0 22.7 21.9
2005 1988 58.6 33.9 26
2006 1921 81.1 23.7 26.3
2007 1835 80.5 22.8 24.9
2008 1905 86.3 22.1 28.9
2009 1906 85.4 22.3 26.4
2010 1861 81.9 22.7 30
2011 1786 78.7 22.6 18
2012 1753 75.0 23.3 34.1
2013 1652 70.1 23.5 33.9
2014 1529 n/a n/a 39.4
2015 1501 65.0 23.0 38.2
2016 1500 69.0 21.7 38.3
2017 1503 66.0 22.7 38.9
2018 1544 64.1 24.0 36.5
2019 1516 67.3 22.5 38.9
2020 1508 63.5 23.7 40.2
2021 1498 72.7 20.5 43.5
2022 1512 71.2 21.2 47.5
2023 1440 67.7 21.2 53.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Kentlake High School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201992.9%0.6%0.8%3.8%98.4%97.7%98.0%97.0%97.9%97.8%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Kentlake High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $356 (2.9%) $12,036 (97.1%) $12,392
2020 $16 (0.2%) $8,213 (99.8%) $8,229
2021 $335 (2.3%) $14,497 (97.7%) $14,832
2022 $490 (3.1%) $15,350 (96.9%) $15,840

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kentlake High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 153rd of 417 High schoolsRanks 208th of 442 High schools
 10.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Kentlake High School)71.164
 7.1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Kent School District)74.862.1
 12.7%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)72.865.9
 6.9%
10th Grade Math (Kentlake High School)44.526.5
 18.1%
   10th Grade Math (Kent School District)46.731.8
 14.9%
   10th Grade Math (Washington)42.433.3
 9.1%
11th Grade Science (Kentlake High School)54.652.7
 1.8%
   11th Grade Science (Kent School District)49.251.2
 2%
   11th Grade Science (Washington)5050.5
 0.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Kentlake High School)71.164
 7.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Kent School District)57.448.1
 9.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Kentlake High School)44.526.5
 18.1%
   All Grades Math (Kent School District)47.135.7
 11.4%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Kentlake High School)54.652.7
 1.8%
   All Grades Science (Kent School District)47.943.3
 4.6%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students15161440
 5%
African American140147
 5%
American Indian114
 63.6%
Asian150194
 29.3%
Hispanic274318
 16.1%
Pacific Islander2021
 5%
White787619
 21.3%
Two or More Races134132
 1.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.9%53.9%
 15%


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Kentlake High School ranks 279th of 437 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,440 students attended Kentlake High School.

Students at Kentlake High School are 43% White, 22% Hispanic, 13% Asian, 10% African American, 9% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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