Kentwood High School in Covington, Washington on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Kentwood High School is a suburban public school in Covington, Washington that is part of Kent School District 415. It serves 1,997 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 21.5:1. Its teachers have had 14 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 9 - 12

1,997 Students

93 Teachers

25800 164th Ave SE

Covington, WA 98042 View local requests

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Kentwood High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Kentwood High School Demographics

58%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

58%

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.

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

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