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Individualized Graduation & Degree Program

25668 104TH AVE SE, Kent, WA 98030Kent School District →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
328
Students
Total enrolled
$19,780
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 38% vs nat'l
38.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 150% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 328 students in grades 09–12 in Kent, Washington.
38% above average funding
District spends $19,780 per pupil, 38% more than the national average of $14,347.
38.5 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is above the national average — larger classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

Individualized Graduation & Degree Program is a mid-sized high in Kent, Washington, serving grades 09–12 with 328 students. The district invests $19,780 per student — 38% above the national average of $14,347, with a 38.5:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 73% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Individualized Graduation & Degree Program

328
Total Students
38.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
73%
Free Lunch
9
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution173 male · 154 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility73%
National avg 52% · 238 students
Student Composition
10%
27%
33%
20%
Asian10%
White27%
Hispanic / Latino33%
Black20%
Multiracial7%
Pacific Islander4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 530396003382

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,780Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$19,780
State avg
$50,309
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,703
Student Support$3,758
Administration$2,374
Operations$2,967
Other$1,978
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $19,780 spent per student, an estimated $8,763 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
61%
26%
State government
61.2%
Local (property tax)
25.6%
Federal programs
13.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $19,780/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 38.5:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
  • 73% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
River Ridge ElementaryCovington Elementary SchoolKent Elementary SchoolScenic Hill Elementary School
+16 more
↓
Middle
Mill Creek Middle SchoolMattson Middle SchoolCedar Heights Middle SchoolMeeker Middle School
+2 more
↓
High School
Kent-Meridian High SchoolKentridge High SchoolKentwood High SchoolKentlake High School
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyKing County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictKent School District →
Phone: (253)373-4723
NCES ID: 530396003382
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Kent seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Kent School District
High
Kent-Meridian High School
2,128 students · 09–12
77% FRL
High
Kentridge High School
2,034 students · 09–12
● 48 opp42% FRL
High
Kentwood High School
1,733 students · 09–12
● 49 opp49% FRL
High
Kentlake High School
1,440 students · 09–12
● 49 opp54% FRL
Mid
Mill Creek Middle School
794 students · 07–08
● 40 opp83% FRL
Elem
River Ridge Elementary
678 students · PK–06
● 45 opp77% FRL
Elem
Covington Elementary School
631 students · PK–06
● 49 opp61% FRL
Mid
Mattson Middle School
617 students · 07–08
● 49 opp54% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
25668 104TH AVE SE, Kent, WA 98030
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.