For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,071 students in 98030, WA.
The top-ranked public high schools in 98030, WA are Individualized Graduation & Degree Program and Kent-meridian High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 98030 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in 98030, WA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 98030 have a Graduation Rate of 59%, which is less than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kent-meridian High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98030, WA Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Individualized Graduation & Degree Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11107 Se Kent-kangley Rd, 2567
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-4723
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-4723
Gr: 9-12 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Kent-meridian High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10020 Se 256th St
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-7405
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-7405
Gr: 9-12 | 1,639 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Dynamic Family Services
Special Education School
10811 Se Kent Kanlgey Rd
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 945-2000
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 945-2000
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
The Outreach Program
Special Education School
26024 111th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-4080
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-4080
Gr: 12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 62:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
Regional Justice Center
Alternative School
401 4th Ave N
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-7134
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-7134
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 98030, WA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 98030, WA include Individualized Graduation & Degree Program and Kent-meridian High School.
How many public high schools are located in 98030?
5 public high schools are located in 98030.
What is the racial composition of students in 98030?
98030 public high schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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