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Alumni: what's one memory from Kent City High School that still sticks with you?
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Enrollment
383
High
DISTRICT 203 · STATE 460
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·KENT CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS·NCES 262031005708
Kent City High School
351 N MAIN ST, KENT CITY, MI 49330 · (616) 678-4210 · Kent County
GRADES 06–12HIGH42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL383 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
26.0:1
15 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 25.9:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
55%
209 students
DISTRICT 64% · STATE 55%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 95 | 25% |
| Grade 10 | 92 | 24% |
| Grade 11 | 114 | 30% |
| Grade 12 | 82 | 21% |
Student demographics
46%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 41% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Kent City High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent City High School this school | 383 | 54.6% | N/A |
| Decatur Jr Sr High School DECATUR | 399 | 58.4% | N/A |
| Imlay City High School IMLAY CITY | 554 | 54.3% | N/A |
| Union High School DOWAGIAC | 507 | 59.6% | N/A |
| Grant High School GRANT | 457 | 58.0% | N/A |
| Bronson JrSr High School BRONSON | 530 | 52.3% | N/A |
Matched among Michigan high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Kent City High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Kent County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 383 | #389 of 844 | #29 of 57 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 26.0:1 | #533 of 548 | #35 of 35 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 46.0% | #150 of 550 | #21 of 35 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 54.6% | #260 of 654 | #20 of 39 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +9.7% | #51 of 126 | #4 of 9 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
383
+10 (+3%) vs 2020
-34% since 1990-91, when it was 582
Student : Teacher
26.0:1
was 24.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 383 | 14.7 | 26.0:1 | 55% (209) |
| 2023-24 | 389 | 17.7 | 22.0:1 | 48% (187) |
| 2022-23 | 416 | 16.1 | 25.8:1 | 53% (221) |
| 2020-21 | 373 | 15 | 24.9:1 | 55% (207) |
| 2017-18 | 349 | 14.6 | 23.9:1 | 51% (179) |
| 2015-16 | 364 | 16 | 22.8:1 | 48% (176) |
| 2010-11 | 407 | 19 | 21.4:1 | 43% (173) |
| 2000-01 | 715 | 39 | 18.3:1 | 18% (131) |
| 1990-91 | 582 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Kent City High School.
Since 2017-18: students up 10% (349 to 383); teachers up 1% (14.6 to 14.7).
About Kent City High School
Kent City High School is a small high school in Kent City Community Schools, located in KENT CITY, Michigan. The school covers grades 6 through 12 and reported 383 students in 2024-25.
Kent City Community Schools runs Kent City High School along with 3 other schools, enrolling 1,233 students in total.
Of every 100 students at Kent City High School, about 68 are White. Other reported shares: 28% Hispanic and 3% multiracial. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 46%.
The school had 14.7 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25. Its student-to-teacher ratio is 26.0:1. By comparison, the average for high schools in Michigan is 21.6:1. The school reported 55% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024-25.
In Kent County, where the school is located, median household income comes to about $82,631, about 41% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 6%. The county has 239 public schools and about 97,253 students.
Kent City High School's closest public school neighbor is Kent City Virtual Academy, less than a tenth of a mile away. Counting only straight-line distance, 3 other public schools are within five miles.
NCES assigns Kent City High School the locale Rural: Distant, meaning in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
The school's enrollment rose 3% from 2020-21 to 2024-25. In 2020-21, the student-to-teacher ratio was 24.9:1; by 2024-25 it was 26.0:1.
The discussion board for Kent City High School is open to topics like pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Kent County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
663,150
Census ACS
Median income
$82,631
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
41%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
239
97,253 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Kent City Community Schools
- Kent City Elementary SchoolElementary · 537 students
- Kent City Middle SchoolMiddle · 290 students
- Kent City Virtual AcademyHigh · 23 students
Other schools in KENT CITY
- Kent City Elementary SchoolElementary · 537 students
- Kent City Middle SchoolMiddle · 290 students
- Kent City Virtual AcademyHigh · 23 students
Nearby schools
- Kent City Virtual Academy0.0 mi · 23
- Kent City Middle School0.1 mi · 290
- Kent City Elementary School0.4 mi · 537
- Sparta Senior High School5.5 mi · 778
- Ridgeview Elementary School5.8 mi · 555
- Sparta Middle School5.8 mi · 503
Frequently asked questions
About Kent City High SchoolHow many students attend Kent City High School?
Kent City High School enrolls approximately 383 students in grades 06-12.
What grades does Kent City High School serve?
Kent City High School serves grades 06-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kent City High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Kent City High School is approximately 26.0:1 (15 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Kent City High School?
At Kent City High School, the student body is approximately 68% White, 28% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Is Kent City High School public or private?
Kent City High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Kent City Community Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.