Kent-Meridian High School
10020 Se 256th St, Kent, Washington | (253) 373-7405
(253) 373-7405
#11,664 in National Rankings
Overall Score 33.93/100
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Grades
9-12
Grades 9-12 Enrollment
2,128
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
Overview of Kent-Meridian High School
Kent-Meridian High School is ranked 203rd within Washington. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Kent-Meridian High School is 23%. The total minority enrollment is 85%, and 77% of students are economically disadvantaged. Kent-Meridian High School is 1 of 7 high schools in the Kent School District.
Kent-Meridian High School 2024 Rankings
Kent-Meridian High School is ranked #11,664 in the National Rankings. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college. Read more about how we rank the Best High Schools.
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SCORECARD
Took at Least One AP® Exam
23%Passed at Least One AP® Exam
10%Mathematics Proficiency
18%Reading Proficiency
51%Science Proficiency
30%Graduation Rate
84%
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How Kent-Meridian High School performed nationally and statewide out of 17,655 nationally ranked schools and 308 schools ranked in Washington.
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Ranking Factors | National | State |
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College Readiness Index Rank | #8,273 | #159 |
College Curriculum Breadth Index Rank | #11,077 | #224 |
State Assessment Proficiency Rank | #15,742 | #275 |
State Assessment Performance Rank | #8,627 | #151 |
Graduation Rate Rank | #14,449 | #259 |
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Students/Teachers at Kent-Meridian High School
These counts and percentages of students and teachers are from data reported by schools to the government.
Grades 9-12 Enrollment
2,128
Student Enrollment by Grade:
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Student Diversity:
84.6%
Minority Enrollment
84.6%
Minority Enrollment
36.6%
Hispanic
17.6%
Asian
17.2%
Black
15.1%
White
6.6%
Two or More Races
6.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
Gender Distribution:
Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total)
77%
Free Lunch Program (% of total)
63%
Reduced-Price Lunch Program (% of total)
13%
Full-Time Equivalent Teachers
101
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Test Scores at Kent-Meridian High School
U.S. News calculates these values for schools based on student performance on state-required tests and internationally available exams on college-level coursework (AP® and IB exams).
College Readiness Index
14.5/100
Subject Proficiency:
Washington administered the Smarter Balanced and Washington Comprehensive Assesment of Science to high school students. These figures display how well the school as a whole performed in reading, mathematics, and science.
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33
30
51
66
70
30
50
50
Mathematics
Reading
Science
Subject Proficiency Distribution:
Math
Reading
Overall Student Performance
This measures overall student performance on state-required tests.
Percentile Score on Smarter Balanced and Washington Comprehensive Assesment of Science
10.7%
Smarter Balanced and Washington Comprehensive Assesment of Science Scores Relative to U.S. News Expectations
Around Expectations
Underserved Student Performance
This measures the proficiency on state exams among typically underperforming subgroups.
Percentage of Underserved Students Who Are Proficient
28.2%
Percentage of Non-Underserved Students Who Are Proficient
46.9%
Gap Between School and State Among Underserved Students
-1.6%
College-Ready Student Performance
High school students take AP® exams and IB exams to earn college credit and demonstrate success at college-level coursework. U.S. News calculated a College Readiness Index based on AP/IB exam participation rates and percentages of students passing at least one AP/IB exam.
National Percentile on College-level Exams
55.6%
Exam(s) Used for Index
AP® and IB
Advanced Placement® (AP®) Student Performance
Many U.S. higher educational institutions grant credits or advanced placement based on student performance on AP® exams. This shows this school's student participation and performance on these exams if data were available.
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam
23%
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam
10%
Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam
42%
Exam Pass Rate
38%
International Baccalaureate (IB) Student Performance
Students can receive college credit for successful completion of IB certificate exams. This information displays how the school's students participated and performed on IB exams if data were available. (N/A means no students participated.)
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam
8%
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 4+ on an Exam
6%
Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 4+ on an Exam
83%
Exam Pass Rate
78%
School Data
School profile information is based on government data.
Graduation Rate
84% (somewhat below state median)
Grades Served
9-12
Setting
Mid-size City
Charter School
No
Magnet School
No
Eligible for Title I Funding
Yes
District
This information relates to high schools run by this school's state operating agency. Many districts contain only one high school.
Total Schools
7
Total Students
8,007
College Readiness (district average)
9.6
Proficient in Reading (district average)
66%
Proficient in Mathematics (district average)
33%
Proficient in Science (district average)
50%
Subject Proficiency Comparison (Reading vs. Mathematics)
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School Location
10020 Se 256th St
Kent, Washington 98030
#11,664 in National Rankings
#203 in Washington High Schools
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Data are based on the 2022-2023, 2021-2022 and 2020-2021 academic years.
AP® and Advanced Placement® are registered trademarks of the College Board. Used with permission.
International Baccalaureate (IB) data provided by International Baccalaureate of North America. Used with permission.
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