At a glance
Reported students
1,153
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
74
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland high enrollment
52nd percentile
Compared with 252 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
462
Kent Island High School: 1,153 reported students.
State peer staffing position
46th percentile
15.6:1 reported; state peer median 15.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,159
- Teachers (FTE)
- 78
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.9:1
What the reported data says about Kent Island High School
Kent Island High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Stevensville. It is one of 14 current school records connected to Queen Anne's County Public Schools. NCES reports 1,153 students for 2024–25.
Among 252 high schools in Maryland with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 1,098 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 52nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.6:1, close to the Maryland median of 15.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.6%). English learners represent 2.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 23 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Kent Island High School
- 1How do the reported 15.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 74 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 31.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White77%
- Hispanic10.6%
- Black5.3%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
23 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Queen Anne's County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Queen Anne's County High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,145 reported students
Centreville Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
535 reported students
Centreville Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
501 reported students
Kennard Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
477 reported students
Grasonville Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
472 reported students
Matapeake Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
472 reported students
Public schools near Kent Island High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayside Elementary School Elementary · Queen Anne's County Public Schools | 03–05 | 368 | 0.6 mi |
| Kent Island Elementary School Elementary · Queen Anne's County Public Schools | PK–02 | 452 | 0.8 mi |
| Stevensville Middle School Middle · Queen Anne's County Public Schools | 06–08 | 452 | 0.9 mi |
| Matapeake Elementary School Elementary · Queen Anne's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 472 | 2.4 mi |
| Matapeake Middle School Middle · Queen Anne's County Public Schools | 06–08 | 360 | 2.5 mi |
| Broadneck High High · Anne Arundel County Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,143 | 8.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Kent Island High School
What grades does Kent Island High School serve?
Kent Island High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Queen Anne's County Public Schools.
How many students attend Kent Island High School?
Kent Island High School reported 1,153 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 52nd percentile among 252 Maryland high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,159 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Kent Island High School?
The calculated ratio is 15.6:1, based on 1,153 students and 74 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Maryland median for the same school level is 15.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Kent Island High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Kent Island High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Queen Anne's County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Kent Island High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
31.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Kent Island High School in?
Kent Island High School is part of Queen Anne's County Public Schools, based in Centreville, MD, which operates 14 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Kent Island High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bayside Elementary School (0.6 mi), Kent Island Elementary School (0.8 mi), Stevensville Middle School (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.
