Kent-Meridian High School
Kent, WA · Kent School District
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · City, midsize
342nd of 437 Washington high schools statewide · better than 22%▼ Declining
10020 SE 256th ST, Kent, WA 98030
(253)373-7405NCES ID 530396000621Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Kent-Meridian High School 342nd of 437 Washington high schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 22% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 33th in 2019 to 22th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 387 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,706 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 21.4% | 40.0% | ▲ 18.6 pts | |
| Asian | 22.2% | 17.6% | ▼ 4.6 pts | |
| Black | 19.8% | 14.9% | ▼ 4.9 pts | |
| White | 28.7% | 14.2% | ▼ 14.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 2.4% | 6.5% | ▲ 4.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.4% | 6.3% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 0.4% | ▼ 0.6 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 $639K in zip 98030 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 Kent-Meridian High School
- –Individualized Graduation & Degree ProgramKent School District · 0.3 mi awayCompare
- #412Kent Virtual AcademyKent School District · 0.8 mi away412th of 437
ELA 19% ▼17 · Math 8% ▼4Compare - #200Auburn Mountainview High SchoolAuburn School District · 2.7 mi away200th of 437
ELA 59% ▲23 · Math 23% ▲11Compare - #85Kentridge High SchoolKent School District · 3.4 mi away85th of 437
ELA 64% ▲28 · Math 44% ▲32Compare - #335Thomas Jefferson High SchoolFederal Way School District · 3.9 mi away335th of 437
ELA 38% ▲2 · Math 12% =Compare - #210Kentwood High SchoolKent School District · 4.1 mi away210th of 437
ELA 58% ▲22 · Math 22% ▲10Compare - #287Auburn Senior High SchoolAuburn School District · 4.5 mi away287th of 437
ELA 44% ▲8 · Math 16% ▲4Compare - #419Cascade Public SchoolsWhy Not You Academy · 4.6 mi away · charter419th of 437
ELA 12% ▼24 · Math 9% ▼3Compare
What school district is Kent-Meridian High School in?
Kent-Meridian High School is part of the Kent School District district in Kent, Washington.
Is Kent-Meridian High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Kent-Meridian High School 342nd of 437 Washington high schools (better than 22% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Kent-Meridian High School?
Hispanic 40%, Asian 18%, Black 15%, White 14% (1,706 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Kent-Meridian High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98030 is $639K 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.