Kent-Meridian High School
Reported Enrollment
2,128
students
District
Kent School District
County Context Score
54/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
10020 SE 256th ST, Kent, WA, 98030
School District
Kent School District
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 530396000621
- District ID
- 5303960
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
2,128 students
School Setting
City: Midsize
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Kent-Meridian High School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
King County has 537 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 45 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
Compare before choosing
What Kent-Meridian High School tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Kent School District, King County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- City: Midsize matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Kent-Meridian High School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Kent School District.
2,128 students
Kent-Meridian High School reports 2,128 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 116 other high schools in King County with enrollment data, 111 report fewer students and 5 report more. The peer median is 357 students.
117 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 385 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
45 district schools
Kent School District lists 29 primary, 6 middle, 8 high, 2 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
29
Middle
6
High
8
Other
2
Nearby context inside Kent School District
Same-level peers to open next
School Profile FAQ
Is Kent-Meridian High School a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Kent School District.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Kent-Meridian High School?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Kent-Meridian High School data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Kent-Meridian High School with nearby schools?
Kent-Meridian High School should be compared with 117 high schools in King County, plus other schools in Kent School District. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Kent-Meridian High School?
Before using Kent-Meridian High School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Kent School District.
Part of Kent School District
Kent-Meridian High School is one of 45 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 25,586 students across 45 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
45
Reported Enrollment
25,586
45 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Cedar Valley Elementary SchoolPK–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Covington Elementary SchoolPK–6 · PrimaryListed only
- East Hill Elementary SchoolPK–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Fairwood Elementary SchoolPK–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Grass Lake Elementary SchoolKG–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Kent Elementary SchoolPK–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Kentridge High School9–12 · HighProfile
- Lake Youngs Elementary SchoolPK–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Meeker Middle School7–8 · MiddleListed only
- Meridian Elementary SchoolPK–6 · PrimaryListed only
Similar Schools
Skyline High School
Mount Si High School
Redmond High School
Kentridge High School
Lake Washington High School
King County Schools
County Context Score
54/100
County-level composite across 537 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.