Kamiakin High School

Kamiakin High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
600 N Arthur St,  Kennewick, WA
Kennewick School District
3.7
3.8
1,950 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Chris Chelin
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
75%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
89%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
B
College Prep
C
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Reading Proficiency
75%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Teachers
76
Full Time Teachers
76
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
590
Verbal
600
Average ACT
27
Math
27
English
27
Reading
29
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
36.7%
State Average
41.7%
Science
62%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
343:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.6%
Female
48.2%
White
62.5%
Hispanic
26.6%
Two or more races
5.6%
Black
2.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.9%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Washington State University 351 Students
University of Washington 239 Students
Eastern Washington University 234 Students
Columbia Basin College 223 Students
Central Washington University 157 Students
Boise State University 119 Students
Western Washington University 118 Students
University of Oregon 105 Students
Oregon State University 96 Students
Seattle University 91 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 98 Students
Psychology 89 Students
Biology 63 Students
Nursing 61 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 49 Students
Elementary Education 43 Students
Education 38 Students
Computer Science 35 Students
Marketing 28 Students
Physical Therapy 27 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 379 Reviews
4.0 Senior
5/29/2025
Kamiakin curriculum and faculty are great. The neighborhood surrounding my school is not safe and often we are in a lockdown as a result of drive by shootings nearby.
5.0 Senior
1/2/2025
kamiakin is a school for everyone who is willing to achieve a career in life, this school offers a lot of open class to choose from. it has an amazing sport group, counselors who listen to you, and overall is very diversity meeting knew people from different backgrounds is such a good thing to do.
4.0 Senior
12/18/2023
The best parts were choir and theatre. Mr wagnon is committed!!! Worst parts were the poor school spirit and the bad funding allotment.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 6 Reviews
2.0 parent
2/20/2020
Push those kids out don't get to know them or care
5.0 other
11/23/2014
Kamiakin High School has an effective site for keeping parents up to date on their student's progress.
5.0 parent
2/26/2014
My daughter and son-in-law both graduated from kamiakin HS. Two of my grandchildren recently graduated from KHS. We were originally from Richland so I had my doubts. 27 yrs later I am impressed with this school. Academics is their first priority, though they have excellent sports program, it is a mu...
2.0 parent
2/2/2014
You are going to find good and bad in every school. Kamaikin is no different. On the positive side there are some very good and caring teachers, academics - pretty strong. Negative side, possibly because of the schools location there are some dangerous elements and temptations present. I feel that t...

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Kamiakin High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Kennewick, WA and is served by the Kennewick School District in Washington. The school has a total enrollment of 1,950 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 26:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 75% are proficient in reading. Kamiakin High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.54, the graduation rate is 89%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 27. Discover additional schools in the area, like Tri-Tech Skills Center, Legacy High School, Kennewick Mid-Columbia Parent Partnership, and more. Learn more about what Kennewick has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Kamiakin High School.

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