Kent-Meridian High School

Kent-Meridian High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
10020 SE 256th St,  Kent, WA
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
1100
Average ACT Score
18
Math Proficiency
13%
Reading Proficiency
48%
Average GPA
3.3
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
3.3
Reading Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
13%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
89
Full Time Teachers
89
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
550
Verbal
560
Average ACT
18
Math
18
English
18
Reading
19
Science
19
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

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 575 Students
Washington State University 307 Students
Central Washington University 303 Students
Seattle University 254 Students
University of Washington - Tacoma 249 Students
Eastern Washington University 216 Students
Western Washington University 206 Students
Seattle Pacific University 204 Students
Green River College 194 Students
Pacific Lutheran University 151 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 117 Students
Nursing 105 Students
Computer Science 93 Students
Biology 83 Students
Psychology 79 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 76 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 28 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 28 Students
Computer Software Engineering 28 Students
Pre-Law Studies 27 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 318 Reviews
4.0 Senior
12/13/2024
Over the years I've spent at KM I've seen improvements for student safety. Setting up gates to keep out pedestrians makes me feel more safe when I'm on campus. KM also has lots of opportunities to get involved, with all the varsity/jv sports and clubs there's something for everyone. Also there's always some around, with all of our counselors, college success and career readiness people around.
5.0 Senior
2/28/2024
Excellent and diverse school. There are many opportunities for success at Kent-Meridian and the staff are very involved in student life.
3.0 Freshman
6/26/2023
Overall most of the people there are nice. I like it's very diverse in the school and there's many activities to do. I don't like how people smoke/vape in the bathrooms or when they crowd areas that i need to pass by. I would like to see the school with more art to make it more unique because a lot of the hallways are dull. I am part of a special program in Kent Meridian which is KMTA and it was a fun experience and helped me build life skills.
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...
1.0 student
9/30/2024
Having bad staff supported having SLOW education and every dangerous because this school always have shooting!!
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...
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 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 13% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 48% 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 3.3, the graduation rate is 86%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1100 and an ACT score of 18. The average home value in this area is $671,705. Discover additional schools in the area, like The Outreach Program, Kent Virtual Academy, Regional Justice Center, 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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