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#344 of 2,228 schools in WA

Top 15% in state

Bainbridge High School

High School · Bainbridge Island School District · Bainbridge Island, WA

A Bainbridge Island School District high school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

9330 NE High School RD, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

  • Math 74% vs WA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 91% vs WA 56% (2024)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.72 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.6Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency73.6% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency90.6% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg+42.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+29.4 pts
Overall Proficiency82% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)70% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+12.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile93th
College Readiness9.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation40.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.1:1
District spending per student$17,702
Chronic Absenteeism37.6%

Students at Bainbridge High School score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency74%(2024 SBA)
School
State
36%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency91%(2024 SBA)
School
State
56%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 82% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
96%
2010
Math
96%
ELA
96%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
97%
2012
Math
97%
ELA
96%
2013
Math
97%
ELA
96%
2014
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2015
ELA
100%
2016
Math
70%
ELA
96%
2017
Math
80%
ELA
93%
2018
Math
80%
ELA
95%
2019
Math
80%
ELA
95%
2022
ELA
96%
2024
Math
74%
ELA
91%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 93% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 28 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

10.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Bainbridge High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 24Car-Dependent
  • Transit 27Some Transit
  • Bike 61Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated993/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bainbridge Island), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$159,882

Median home value

$1,076,200

Median rent

$2,081/mo

College educated

75%

Homeownership

81.2%

Poverty rate

2.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98110; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
40.1% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics7sports offered
3 boys'·4 girls'·26 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bainbridge Special Education ServicesEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–120.1 mi33Compare →
Eagle Harbor High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.09–120.1 mi87Compare →
Hyla Middle SchoolPrivate · tuition7.3private6–111.5 mi130Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Bainbridge Island School District

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#7 of 10
District spending per student
$17,702NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bainbridge High School is listed in Bainbridge Island School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bainbridge High School

Bainbridge High School is a public high school in Bainbridge Island, WA, part of Bainbridge Island School District, serving approximately 1,181 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #344 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bainbridge High School

What grades does Bainbridge High School serve?

Bainbridge High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Bainbridge High School?

Bainbridge High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,181 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bainbridge High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bainbridge High School is 21.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bainbridge High School rank in WA?

Bainbridge High School ranks #344 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Bainbridge High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bainbridge High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Bainbridge High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bainbridge High School has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Bainbridge High School a charter school?

No, Bainbridge High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bainbridge High School a Title I school?

No, Bainbridge High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bainbridge High School?

10.2% of students at Bainbridge High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,181
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
56
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Kitsap County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.6%
Area population (ZIP 98110)
24,607
Area average commute
39.4 min
Area median age
49
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98110; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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