Serving 87 students in grades Kindergarten-8, North Kitsap Options ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 87 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Kitsap Options ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
North Kitsap Options's student population of 87 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
87 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North Kitsap Options 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 Options is 0.38, 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
#460 out of 2113 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
6%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
78%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Options's ranking?
North Kitsap Options is ranked #460 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend North Kitsap Options?
87 students attend North Kitsap Options.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of North Kitsap Options students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Kitsap Options?
North Kitsap Options has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does North Kitsap Options offer ?
North Kitsap Options offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is North Kitsap Options part of?
North Kitsap Options is part of North Kitsap School District.
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