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Kent City High School

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Kent City High School ranks 461 st of 739 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-12

461^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 739 Michigan High Schools

Better than 38% of Michigan high schools

Summary

Kent City High School is a public high school serving grades 6-12 in the Kent City Community Schools district, with 389 students located in Kent City, Michigan. The school faces several challenges, including below-average academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a large population of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Kent City High School's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally below the state average. For example, in 2024-2025, only 27.7% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in M-Step/Science, compared to the state average of 34.9%. The school has also struggled with fluctuations in its graduation and dropout rates, with a 82.8% four-year graduation rate and a 7.6% dropout rate in 2023-2024, both close to the state averages. Additionally, Kent City High School has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 20.7% to 30.8% in recent years, compared to the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Comstock Park High School, which is 12.65 miles away, Kent City High School generally performs worse academically. Comstock Park High School had significantly higher proficiency rates in M-Step/Science (38.3%) and M-Step/Social Studies (49.5%) for 11th-grade students in 2024-2025. The school's performance also varies significantly among different student subgroups, with the school's ranking for male students (442 out of 628 in 2024-2025) being much lower than its ranking for female students (427 out of 629 in 2024-2025).

383

Students ?

26.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,097

Per pupil spending ?

54.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

351 N Main St
Kent City, MI 49330-9110

(616) 678-4210

District: Kent City Community Schools

Feeder schools for Kent City High School:

Elementary:	Kent City Elementary School
Middle:	Kent City Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.9%

Hispanic:

27.9%

Two or more races:

2.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 54th percentile in 2015 → 38th in 2025

Strengths

✓95% graduate in 4 years — above the Michigan average (83%)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Michigan average (32% vs 40% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 16 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school32%

District avg31%

Michigan avg40%

461^st of 739

Michigan public high schools ?

Bottom 38%▼ down 16 pts since 2015

From top 46% (2015) to bottom 38% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

381^st of 613Kent City Community Schools among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	36.8	461 of 739	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	48.9	347 of 743	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	44.2	397 of 735	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	65.2	190 of 531	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	28.4	422 of 561	24.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	60.0	253 of 666	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.5	313 of 824	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	59.1	297 of 835	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	54.6	377 of 852	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2015	55.7	386 of 832	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2014	61.7	315 of 799	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2013	70.6	226 of 805	71.9%	★★★★☆
2012	62.4	312 of 773	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	60.1	402 of 784	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2010	50.1	472 of 765	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2009	54.5	432 of 754	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2008	63.6	343 of 750	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2007	65.7	297 of 767	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2006	81.7	105 of 705	85.1%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2018	52.7	28 of 102	72.5%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	33.2	427 of 629	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	29.8	432 of 619	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	32.1	413 of 611	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	60.6	177 of 416	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	32.4	328 of 462	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	57.9	229 of 554	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	46.4	372 of 710	47.6%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	22.1	162 of 203	20.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	31.5	135 of 195	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	23.1	155 of 190	18.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	24.9	65 of 83	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	21.5	155 of 201	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	37.5	394 of 635	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	45.9	318 of 654	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.6	281 of 614	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	55.2	184 of 369	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	40.1	263 of 417	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	47.1	286 of 532	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	64.6	227 of 755	69.9%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	29.9	442 of 628	29.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	57.7	238 of 633	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	45.3	330 of 611	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	60.0	179 of 440	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	24.2	374 of 472	20.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	51.0	265 of 543	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	64.8	245 of 707	65.3%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	36.8	405 of 639	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	43.1	355 of 638	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	43.9	346 of 647	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	70.0	141 of 492	71.3%	★★★★☆
2021	30.9	372 of 516	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	61.5	205 of 582	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	59.4	268 of 708	62.1%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

English Language Learner (2018)73rd percentile+11 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)38th percentile~ school

White (2025)37th percentile~ school

Female (2025)32nd percentile-6 vs school

Male (2025)30th percentile-8 vs school

Hispanic (2025)20th percentile-17 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2024-2025) ?

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing53%-3 vs state

Social Studies31%-11 vs state

Science28%-7 vs state

Mathematics16%-11 vs state

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Schools Near Kent City High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2025)	SAT Mathematics (2025)	M-Step Science (2025)	M-Step Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Kent City High School	Public	6-12	351 N Main St	Kent City	49330	Kent County	Kent City Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 678-4210	383	15	26.0	54.6%	260 (67.9%)	2 (0.5%)	107 (27.9%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.9%)	36.8	461^st of 739 public high schools	37.6%		48.9	347^th of 743 public high schools	53.3%	114	52.7	16.1	27.7	31.3	$13,097	$1,173	$11,924
Kent City Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	351 N Main St	Kent City	49330	Kent County	Kent City Community Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(616) 678-4210	23	1	25.8	73.9%	19 (82.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (13.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.3%)								(n/a)					$5,496	$627	$4,868
Sparta Senior High School	Public	9-12	475 W Spartan Dr	Sparta	49345	Kent County	Sparta Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 887-8213	778	40	19.6	36.1%	628 (80.7%)	13 (1.7%)	113 (14.5%)	5 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.2%)	63.3	244^th of 739 public high schools	67.0%		71.4	167^th of 743 public high schools	77.5%	77	54.8	35.3	33.7	50.0	$13,888	$1,842	$12,045
Grant Learning Center	Public	7-12	331 E State Rd	Grant	49327	Newaygo County	Grant Public School District	No	No	No	No	(231) 834-5622	22	1	36.6	72.7%	14 (63.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (22.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (9.1%)								(n/a)					$10,273	$2,961	$7,313
Grant High School	Public	9-12	331 E State Rd	Grant	49327	Newaygo County	Grant Public School District	No	No	No	No	(231) 834-5622	457	20	22.8	58.0%	345 (75.5%)	2 (0.4%)	87 (19.0%)	2 (0.4%)	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.1%)	57.1	299^th of 739 public high schools	59.5%		72.9	159^th of 743 public high schools	78.6%	140	57.6	17.2	37.0	53.0	$13,224	$1,599	$11,625
Ravenna High School	Public	9-12	2766 S Ravenna Rd	Ravenna	49451	Muskegon County	Ravenna Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 853-2218	317	16	20.4	36.9%	274 (86.4%)	4 (1.3%)	35 (11.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	58.5	288^th of 739 public high schools	61.0%		55.1	303^rd of 743 public high schools	59.2%	15	49.2	20.6	46.0	50.8	$14,114	$833	$13,281
Cedar Springs High School	Public	9-12	204 E Muskegon St	Cedar Springs	49319	Kent County	Cedar Springs Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 696-1200	952	47	20.4	29.7%	832 (87.4%)	6 (0.6%)	51 (5.4%)	8 (0.8%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	50 (5.3%)	80	113^th of 739 public high schools	84.7%		72.7	164^th of 743 public high schools	77.9%	51	64.1	34.1	56.3	56.8	$13,873	$1,041	$12,832
New Beginnings Alternative High School	Public	9-12	204 E Muskegon St	Cedar Springs	49319	Kent County	Cedar Springs Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 696-1203	50	2	20.0	54.0%	41 (82.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.0%)	1 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (10.0%)								(n/a)					$15,342	$772	$14,570
River Valley Academy	Public	9-12	350 N Main St	Rockford	49341	Kent County	Rockford Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 863-6324	37	5	7.1	48.6%	30 (81.1%)	1 (2.7%)	4 (10.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.4%)	22.3	562^nd of 739 public high schools	24.0%		26.3	539^th of 743 public high schools	27.5%	23			23.1	23.1	$50,547	$753	$49,794
Comstock Park High School	Public	9-12	150 6 Mile Rd NE	Comstock Park	49321	Kent County	Comstock Park Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 254-5204	522	28	18.7	44.3%	299 (57.3%)	36 (6.9%)	143 (27.4%)	7 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (7.1%)	66.9	208^th of 739 public high schools	71.9%		62.3	244^th of 743 public high schools	67.2%	36	58.9	33.6	38.3	49.5	$14,959	$1,564	$13,395

Frequently Asked Questions about Kent City High School

Is Kent City High School a good school?

Kent City High School ranks 461^st of 739 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Kent City High School in?

Kent City Community Schools

What is the racial makeup of Kent City High School?

Students at Kent City High School are 68% White, 28% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Kent City High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 383 students attended Kent City High School.

What schools feed into Kent City High School?

Kent City High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Kent City Elementary School
Middle : Kent City Middle School

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