Kentwood High School
Covington, WA · Kent School District
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Suburb, large
210th of 437 Washington high schools statewide · better than 52%▼ Declining
25800 164th Ave SE, Covington, WA 98042
(253)373-7680NCES ID 530396001840Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Kentwood High School 210th of 437 Washington high schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 52% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 83th in 2019 to 52th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 459 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,988 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.1% | 28.4% | ▼ 25.7 pts | |
| Asian | 18.6% | 25.9% | ▲ 7.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 11.7% | 20.5% | ▲ 8.8 pts | |
| Black | 7.9% | 13.2% | ▲ 5.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.3% | 9.4% | ▲ 4.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 2.3% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.4% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.4 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $708K in zip 98042 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Kentwood High School
- #200Auburn Mountainview High SchoolAuburn School District · 3.1 mi away200th of 437
ELA 59% ▲1 · Math 23% ▲1Compare - #412Kent Virtual AcademyKent School District · 3.4 mi away412th of 437
ELA 19% ▼39 · Math 8% ▼14Compare - –Individualized Graduation & Degree ProgramKent School District · 3.8 mi awayCompare
- #226Kentlake High SchoolKent School District · 4 mi away226th of 437
ELA 55% ▼3 · Math 21% ▼1Compare - #85Kentridge High SchoolKent School District · 4.1 mi away85th of 437
ELA 64% ▲6 · Math 44% ▲22Compare - #342Kent-Meridian High SchoolKent School District · 4.1 mi away342nd of 437
ELA 36% ▼22 · Math 12% ▼10Compare - #32Tahoma Senior High SchoolTahoma School District · 4.3 mi away32nd of 437
ELA 81% ▲23 · Math 52% ▲30Compare - #192Lindbergh Senior High SchoolRenton School District · 6.2 mi away192nd of 437
ELA 56% ▼2 · Math 29% ▲7Compare
What school district is Kentwood High School in?
Kentwood High School is part of the Kent School District district in Covington, Washington.
Is Kentwood High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Kentwood High School 210th of 437 Washington high schools (better than 52% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Kentwood High School?
White 28%, Asian 26%, Hispanic 21%, Black 13% (1,988 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Kentwood High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98042 is $708K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.