Kent-Meridian High School

Kent-Meridian High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
10020 SE 256th St,  Kent, WA
East Hill Neighborhood
Kent School District
3.7
2.9
1,706 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Wade Barringer
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Average ACT Score
18
Math Proficiency
18%
Reading Proficiency
51%
Average GPA
3.31
Graduation Rate
86%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
C+
Teachers
B+
College Prep
C+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.31
Reading Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
18%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
89
Full Time Teachers
89
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
540
Verbal
550
Average ACT
18
Math
17
English
17
Reading
17
Science
18
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Pass Rate
35.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

2
Test Scores
3
Equity
3
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
13%
State Average
41.7%
Science
34.4%
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
413:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.6%
Female
46.1%
Hispanic
36.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
17.6%
Black
17.2%
White
15.1%
Two or more races
6.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
6.5%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#9 Niche Standout HS in Washington
#15 Most Diverse Public HS in Washington
Source: Niche

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.
University of Washington 558 Students
Washington State University 304 Students
Central Washington University 299 Students
Seattle University 236 Students
University of Washington - Tacoma 231 Students
Eastern Washington University 210 Students
Western Washington University 200 Students
Seattle Pacific University 194 Students
Green River College 178 Students
Pacific Lutheran University 146 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 117 Students
Nursing 98 Students
Computer Science 95 Students
Biology 77 Students
Psychology 75 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 73 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 29 Students
Computer Software Engineering 29 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 26 Students
Marketing 25 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 329 Reviews
5.0 Sophomore
11/24/2023
Kent-Meridian High school is my first school ever in the US, I have arrived five months ago. It is a safe place, there are a lot of opportunities you can join, an amazing staff helps you always, and different types of interesting classes and college classes.
4.0 Senior
4/30/2023
I have been going to Kent-Meridian for all 4 years of my high school years. It has been an excellent experience. Especially with the amount of resources and teachers we have to help us along our way to college. Although I do wish I had more time to apply for scholarships and had more more knowledge on them.
4.0 Senior
2/20/2023
I was able to attend Kent-Meridian High School for the first two years through KMTA. This program is well organized with teachers who care about the education of students. KMTA was a positive environment for me during those years, and I hope this academy can continue for future students to experience it.
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GreatSchools Reviews
2.9 19 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/23/2025
The staff is wonderful the teachers always reach out to me. Every time I visit the school it is always pleasant. My son went from being angry at the world,not trusting anyone feeling like all he had was me to a very vibrant happy young man, that feels like he really belongs somewhere, the staff make...
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1.0 student
9/30/2024
Having bad staff supported having SLOW education and every dangerous because this school always have shooting!!
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1.0 parent
6/4/2022
The teachers could care less about my kids when they attended. My son was supposed to receive extra help, due to learning disability, and kept getting suspended. No homework was ever assigned to him when he was out. My daughter dropped out, and ended up getting her ged, due to bullying from other st...
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4.0 parent
11/24/2021
I believe an important variable for a student to succeed in high school is parental involvement and support. I have two children who attended KM. Both are high honor students. Parents need to teach the importance and value of education at a young age. KM has many low income families who move in and...
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Kent-Meridian High School

Kent-Meridian High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Kent, WA and is served by the Kent School District in Washington. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,706 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 18% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 51% are proficient in reading. Kent-Meridian High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.31, the graduation rate is 86%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1090 and an ACT score of 18. The average home value in this area is $664,759. Discover additional schools in the area, like The Outreach Program, Kent Virtual Academy, Kent Laboratory Academy, and more. Learn more about what Kent has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Kent-Meridian High School.

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