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Kentlake High School

21401 SE Falcon Way, Kent, WA, 98042

About Kentlake High School

Kentlake High School is a public high school in Kent, Washington. It is part of the Kent School District and serves students in grades 9 through 12. The school has about 1,500 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 19:1, which helps with structured academic instruction and getting students involved in class. Kentlake High School is one of seven high schools in the district and is the one of the best high school in Washington. About 24% of students at the school take Advanced Placement (AP) classes and tests as part of their college-preparatory curriculum. In the 2025–2026 school year, about 26% of students were good at math and about 64% were good at reading. There are programs in place to help students improve. The school offers chances to take the SAT and ACT. Kentlake High School has a wide range of students, with about 58% being minorities and about 54% being economically disadvantaged. The school is in Kent and offers a variety of academic programs and a supportive learning environment to help students succeed and get ready for college and other opportunities after high school.

Kentlake High School Contact Information

Address

21401 SE Falcon Way, Kent, WA, 98042

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Phone

(253) 373-4900

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 26%
Reading 64%
State average proficiency is 26% in Math and 64% in Reading.
77
Full-time Teachers
20 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1551
Total Students
$69398
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 212 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Kentlake High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM to 2:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 41.65%
Asian 13.35%
Hispanic 24.24%
Black 8.77%
Two+ Races 9.67%
Native Am. 0.58%
White
41.65%
Asian
13.35%
Hispanic
24.24%
Black
8.77%
Two+ Races
9.67%
Native Am.
0.58%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1551
48.81%
757 Female
50.87%
789 Male

Student Population

1551 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

387 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Kentlake High School is working hard to give its students a well-rounded education by having them take part in a variety of extracurricular activities. Selmer Music Co. held the "Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Contest" and the school's jazz ensemble won it. The school also has Advanced Placement (AP) classes and classes from the University of Washington, which help students learn more. The boys' basketball team at Kentlake also did well, beating Kent-Meridian High School 67-56 in a game.

FAQ

Q1. Does Kentlake High School help students get ready for their careers?

Ans. Yes, students can look into vocational programs and career paths to get ready for the future.

Q2. Do students have lockers?

Ans. Yes, students are given lockers in the hallways at the start of the school year.

Q3. Are there ways for people in the community to get involved?

Ans. Yes, students do volunteer work that promotes civic duty.

Q4. Are there standardized tests?

Ans. Yes, for sure! The school gives students the SAT and ACT tests to help them get ready for college.

Q5. Is it possible for students to learn how to lead and work as a team?

Ans. Yes, sports, clubs, and group projects help people work together and lead.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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