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Kent City High School

351 N MAIN ST, KENT CITY, MI 49330 · (616) 678-4210 · Kent County
GRADES 06–12HIGH42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL383 STUDENTS
Enrollment
383
High
DISTRICT 203 · STATE 460
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
Grade 9
95
Grade 10
92
Grade 11
114
Grade 12
82
Student demographics
White
26068%
DISTRICT 73% · STATE 63%
Hispanic
10728%
DISTRICT 24% · STATE 9%
Black
21%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 18%
Asian
31%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 4%
Two+
113%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
17947%
Female
20453%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
383
+34 (+10%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
26.0:1
was 23.9:1
% White
68%
was 78%
% Hispanic
28%
was 17%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
1%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Kent City High School

Set in KENT CITY, Michigan, Kent City High School is an intimate senior high, part of Kent City Community Schools. It instructs 383 students across grades 6 through 12.

Across the 4 schools in Kent City Community Schools (1,233 students total), Kent City High School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

In terms of who attends, Kent City High School shows that White students make up the majority at 68%; the rest consists of 28% Hispanic, 3% multiracial.

On the income-and-resources front, Kent City High School records 15 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 26.0:1. The state averages around 21.6:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. Roughly 55% of students at Kent City High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

Zooming out to the county, ACS estimates for Kent County put median household income runs about $82,631, 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Kent City High School is one of 239 public schools in Kent County (combined enrollment of about 97,253 students).

Kent City Virtual Academy is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. 3 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Kent City High School operates from a small-town location.

Five-year trend. Kent City High School's enrollment has expanded 10% since 2018, when it stood at 349 (now 383). The Hispanic share of enrollment edged up from 17% to 28% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio loosened from 23.9:1 in 2018 to 26.0:1 today.

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Kent County at a glance

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Population
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

School name
Kent City High School
District
Kent City Community Schools
Address
351 N MAIN ST, KENT CITY, MI 49330
Phone
(616) 678-4210
County
Kent County
Level
High
Grade range
06–12
Total enrollment
383
Teachers (FTE)
15
Student–teacher ratio
26.0:1
Free/Reduced lunch
209 (55%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
262031005708
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Kent City Community Schools
Other schools in KENT CITY
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Kent City High School
How 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.
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