Kentlake High School
Kent, WA · Kent School District
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Suburb, large
226th of 437 Washington high schools statewide · better than 48%▼ Declining
21401 SE Falcon Way, Kent, WA 98042
(253)373-4900NCES ID 530396002570Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Kentlake High School 226th of 437 Washington high schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 48% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 61th in 2019 to 48th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 386 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,551 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1997, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.9% | 41.7% | ▼ 27.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 9.6% | 24.2% | ▲ 14.6 pts | |
| Asian | 7.6% | 13.3% | ▲ 5.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.2% | 9.7% | ▲ 5.5 pts | |
| Black | 6.9% | 8.8% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.6% | 1.4% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1997. 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 Kentlake High School
- #32Tahoma Senior High SchoolTahoma School District · 2.2 mi away32nd of 437
ELA 81% ▲26 · Math 52% ▲31Compare - #210Kentwood High SchoolKent School District · 4 mi away210th of 437
ELA 58% ▲3 · Math 22% ▲1Compare - #200Auburn Mountainview High SchoolAuburn School District · 5.4 mi away200th of 437
ELA 59% ▲4 · Math 23% ▲2Compare - #412Kent Virtual AcademyKent School District · 6.8 mi away412th of 437
ELA 19% ▼36 · Math 8% ▼13Compare - –Individualized Graduation & Degree ProgramKent School District · 7.3 mi awayCompare
- #342Kent-Meridian High SchoolKent School District · 7.6 mi away342nd of 437
ELA 36% ▼19 · Math 12% ▼9Compare - #287Auburn Senior High SchoolAuburn School District · 7.8 mi away287th of 437
ELA 44% ▼11 · Math 16% ▼5Compare - #85Kentridge High SchoolKent School District · 8 mi away85th of 437
ELA 64% ▲9 · Math 44% ▲23Compare
What school district is Kentlake High School in?
Kentlake High School is part of the Kent School District district in Kent, Washington.
Is Kentlake High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Kentlake High School 226th of 437 Washington high schools (better than 48% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Kentlake High School?
White 42%, Hispanic 24%, Asian 13%, Two or more races 10% (1,551 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Kentlake 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.