School overview
At a glance
Reported students
1,639
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
78.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington high enrollment
90th percentile
Compared with 624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
412
Kent-Meridian High School: 1,639 reported students.
State peer staffing position
63th percentile
21:1 reported; state peer median 19.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Kent-Meridian High School
Kent-Meridian High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Kent. It is one of 45 current school records connected to Kent School District. NCES reports 1,639 students for 2024–25.
Among 624 high schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 225 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 90th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21:1, close to the Washington median of 19.9:1 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (40.2%) and Asian (18.6%). English learners represent 30% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to Advanced Placement, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 2 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Kent-Meridian High School
- 1How do the reported 21:1 student–teacher ratio and 78.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3How are the school's 5 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 30%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 68.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.6
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White13.6%
- Hispanic40.2%
- Black14.5%
- Asian18.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander6.5%
- Multiracial6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Offered
2 courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Kent School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
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2,186 reported students
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370 reported students
Kent Virtual Academy
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The Outreach Program
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62 reported students