Kentridge High School in Kent, Washington on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Kentridge High School is an urban public school in Kent, Washington that is part of Kent School District 415. It serves 2,188 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 22.6:1. Its teachers have had 21 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades 9 - 12

2,188 Students

97 Teachers

12430 SE 208th St

Kent, WA 98031 View local requests

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Kentridge High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Browning

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Mr. Thompson

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Kentridge High School Demographics

58%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

60%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Kentridge High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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