For the 2025 school year, there are 23 public high schools serving 11,991 students in Kitsap County, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in Kitsap County, WA are Bainbridge High School, Eagle Harbor High School and Central Kitsap High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kitsap County, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Washington public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Kitsap County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public high schools.
Kitsap County, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is equal to the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bainbridge High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Kitsap County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bainbridge High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9330 Ne High School Rd
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-2634
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-2634
Grades: 9-12
| 1,181 students
Rank: #22.
Eagle Harbor High School
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9530 Ne High School Rd
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 780-1387
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 780-1387
Grades: 9-12
| 87 students
Rank: #33.
Central Kitsap High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10140 Frontier Pl Nw
Silverdale, WA 98383
(360) 662-2400
Silverdale, WA 98383
(360) 662-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,601 students
Rank: #44.
North Kitsap High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1780 Ne Hostmark St
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 396-3100
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 396-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,097 students
Rank: #55.
North Kitsap Online Academy & Parent Assisted Learning
Alternative School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25800 Siyaya Ave Ne
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3575
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3575
Grades: K-12
| 74 students
Rank: #66.
Klahowya Secondary
(Math: 40% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7607 Nw Newberry Hill Rd
Silverdale, WA 98383
(360) 662-4000
Silverdale, WA 98383
(360) 662-4000
Grades: 6-12
| 977 students
Rank: #77.
Choice Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25800 Siyaya Ave Ne
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3575
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3575
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Explorer Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1723 Wolves Dr
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3605
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3605
Grades: K-12
| 290 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Kingston High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
26201 Siyaya Avenue Ne
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3300
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 622 students
Rank: #1010.
Discovery
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2150 Fircrest Dr Se
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3680
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3680
Grades: 9-12
| 221 students
Rank: #1111.
South Kitsap High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
425 Mitchell Ave
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 874-5600
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 874-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,417 students
Rank: #1212.
Olympic High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7077 Stampede Blvd Nw
Bremerton, WA 98311
(360) 662-2700
Bremerton, WA 98311
(360) 662-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,159 students
Rank: #1313.
Kitsap Co Detention Center
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1338 Sw Old Clifton Rd
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 337-5401
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 337-5401
Grades: 8-12
| 4 students
Rank: #1414.
Bremerton High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 13th Street
Bremerton, WA 98337
(360) 473-0800
Bremerton, WA 98337
(360) 473-0800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,279 students
Rank: #1515.
Barker Creek Community School
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Mcwilliams Road
Silverdale, WA 98383
(360) 662-2570
Silverdale, WA 98383
(360) 662-2570
Grades: K-12
| 529 students
Rank: #1616.
Renaissance Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3400 1st Street
Bremerton, WA 98312
(360) 473-1080
Bremerton, WA 98312
(360) 473-1080
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
Rank: #1717.
Washington Youth Academy
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1207 Carver St
Bremerton, WA 98312
(360) 473-2612
Bremerton, WA 98312
(360) 473-2612
Grades: 9-12
| 140 students
Rank: #1818.
Chief Kitsap Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15838 Sandy Hook Rd
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 394-8566
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 394-8566
Grades: K-12
| 78 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bainbridge Special Education Services
Special Education School
8489 Madison Ave Ne
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 780-1068
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 780-1068
Grades: PK-12
| 33 students
Rank: n/an/a
134 Marion Ave N
Bremerton, WA 98312
(360) 473-1000
Bremerton, WA 98312
(360) 473-1000
Grades: 10-12
| 35 students
Rank: n/an/a
District Programs
Alternative School
25800 Siyaya Ave Ne
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3575
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3575
Grades: PK-12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
1500 13th Street
Bremerton, WA 98337
(360) 478-5135
Bremerton, WA 98337
(360) 478-5135
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
West Sound Technical Skills Center
Vocational School
101 National Avenue
Bremerton, WA 98312
(360) 473-0550
Bremerton, WA 98312
(360) 473-0550
Grades: 11-12
| 6 students
Kitsap County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
10120 Frontier Pl Nw
Silverdale, WA 98383
(360) 662-2570
Silverdale, WA 98383
(360) 662-2570
Grades: 10-12
| 231 students
25142 Waghorn Rd Nw
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 779-8802
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 779-8802
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
1300 E 30th Street
Bremerton, WA 98310
(360) 478-5025
Bremerton, WA 98310
(360) 478-5025
Grades: 8-9
| 389 students
Ck Online Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
7050 Tibardis Road
Silverdale, WA 98383
(360) 662-2575
Silverdale, WA 98383
(360) 662-2575
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
Olympic Esd 114
Bremerton, WA 98312
(360) 963-3343
Bremerton, WA 98312
(360) 963-3343
Grades: 9-11
| 26 students
Contract Studies Program High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
9530 Ne High School Rd
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 780-1646
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 780-1646
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
East Side Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
7050 Tibardis Rdnw
Bremerton, WA 98311
(360) 662-2870
Bremerton, WA 98311
(360) 662-2870
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
Madrona Heights School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2150 Fircrest Dr Se
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 876-7333
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 876-7333
Grades: PK-12
| 83 students
26331 Barber Cut Off Rd Ne
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3800
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3800
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
New Frontiers Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
10150 Frontier Place Nw
Silverdale, WA 98383
(360) 662-1570
Silverdale, WA 98383
(360) 662-1570
Grades: 7-9
| 36 students
Odyssey Multiage Program Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
9530 Ne High School Rd
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 780-1646
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 780-1646
Grades: 1-8
| 132 students
Off Campus (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
9210 Silverdale Way
Silverdale, WA 98383
(360) 662-1780
Silverdale, WA 98383
(360) 662-1780
Grades: K-12
| 147 students
2442 Perry Avenue
Bremerton, WA 98310
(360) 478-5190
Bremerton, WA 98310
(360) 478-5190
Grades: K-5
| 371 students
Renaissance (Closed 2005)
Special Education School
9530 Ne High School Rd
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 780-1646
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 780-1646
Grades: K-12
| 2 students
15565 Seabeck Hwy Nw
Seabeck, WA 98380
(360) 662-9300
Seabeck, WA 98380
(360) 662-9300
Grades: K-6
| 402 students
Spectrum Community School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
9918 Ne West Kingston Rd
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 394-2860
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 394-2860
Grades: 9-12
| 71 students
5550 Tracyton Blvd Nw
Bremerton, WA 98311
(360) 662-9600
Bremerton, WA 98311
(360) 662-9600
Grades: K-6
| 454 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Kitsap County, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in Kitsap County, WA include Bainbridge High School, Eagle Harbor High School and Central Kitsap High School.
How many public high schools are located in Kitsap County?
23 public high schools are located in Kitsap County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kitsap County?
Kitsap County public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Kitsap County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Kitsap County include: Eagle Harbor High School vs. Bainbridge High School, Olympic High School vs. Central Kitsap High School, Kingston High School vs. North Kitsap High School
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