Serving 329 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West Hills S.t.e.m. 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 17% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 329 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Hills S.t.e.m. Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
West Hills S.t.e.m. Academy's student population of 329 students has declined by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
329 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
West Hills S.t.e.m. 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 West Hills S.t.e.m. Academy is 0.72, which is more 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
#1937 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
9%
Hispanic
35%
26%
Black
6%
5%
White
35%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
18%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
50%
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 West Hills S.t.e.m. Academy's ranking?
West Hills S.t.e.m. Academy is ranked #1937 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are West Hills S.t.e.m. Academy often compared to?
West Hills S.t.e.m. Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Bremerton Homelink Program by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend West Hills S.t.e.m. Academy?
329 students attend West Hills S.t.e.m. Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of West Hills S.t.e.m. Academy students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Hills S.t.e.m. Academy?
West Hills S.t.e.m. Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does West Hills S.t.e.m. Academy offer ?
West Hills S.t.e.m. Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is West Hills S.t.e.m. Academy part of?
West Hills S.t.e.m. Academy is part of Bremerton School District.
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