Kennewick School District | |
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Location | |
1000 W. Fourth Ave., Kennewick, Washington 99336 United States | |
District information | |
Type | Public |
Motto | To provide a safe environment in which every student reaches his or her highest potential and graduates well prepared for success in post-secondary education, work and life. |
Grades | Pre-K through 12 |
Superintendent | Traci Pierce |
NCES District ID | 5303930 [1] |
Students and staff | |
Students | 19,758 [2] |
Teachers | 1,064 |
Other information | |
Website | www |
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The school district's superintendent, Traci Pierce, has been serving since January 2020.
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