Serving 1,097 students in grades 9-12, North Kitsap High School ranks in the top 30% 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 76% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,097 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Kitsap High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
North Kitsap High School's student population of 1,097 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,097 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North Kitsap High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Kitsap High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#552 out of 2113 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
9%
Hispanic
19%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
62%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Kitsap High School's ranking?
North Kitsap High School is ranked #552 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are North Kitsap High School often compared to?
North Kitsap High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kingston High School, 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 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Kitsap High School?
The graduation rate of North Kitsap High School is 92%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend North Kitsap High School?
1,097 students attend North Kitsap High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of North Kitsap High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Kitsap High School?
North Kitsap High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does North Kitsap High School offer ?
North Kitsap High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North Kitsap High School part of?
North Kitsap High School is part of North Kitsap School District.
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