Serving 84 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Chief Kitsap Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chief Kitsap Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Chief Kitsap Academy's student population of 84 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
84 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chief Kitsap Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chief Kitsap Academy is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2093 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
16:1
American Indian
56%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
8%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
8%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
28%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chief Kitsap Academy's ranking?
Chief Kitsap Academy is ranked #2093 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Chief Kitsap Academy often compared to?
Chief Kitsap Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Muckleshoot Tribal School, Chief Leschi School, North Kitsap High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chief Kitsap Academy?
The graduation rate of Chief Kitsap Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Chief Kitsap Academy?
84 students attend Chief Kitsap Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Chief Kitsap Academy students are American Indian, 28% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chief Kitsap Academy?
Chief Kitsap Academy has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Chief Kitsap Academy offer ?
Chief Kitsap Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Chief Kitsap Academy part of?
Chief Kitsap Academy is part of Suquamish Tribal Education Department School District.
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