Serving 969 students in grades 6-12, Klahowya Secondary ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is equal to the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 969 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Klahowya Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Klahowya Secondary's student population of 969 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
969 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Klahowya Secondary ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Klahowya Secondary is 0.42, 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
#731 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
9%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
75%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
13%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Klahowya Secondary's ranking?
Klahowya Secondary is ranked #731 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Klahowya Secondary often compared to?
Klahowya Secondaryis often viewed alongside schools like Central Kitsap High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Klahowya Secondary?
The graduation rate of Klahowya Secondary is 90-94%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Klahowya Secondary?
969 students attend Klahowya Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Klahowya Secondary students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Klahowya Secondary?
Klahowya Secondary has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Klahowya Secondary offer ?
Klahowya Secondary offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Klahowya Secondary part of?
Klahowya Secondary is part of Central Kitsap School District.
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