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#2196 of 2,228 schools in WA
Bremerton High School
High School · Bremerton School District · Bremerton, WA
A high school in Bremerton, WA where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1500 13th Street, Bremerton, WA 98337
- Math 13% vs WA 36% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs WA 56% (2024)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Bremerton High School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 21 points since 2018, to 24% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 29 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bremerton 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,286/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bremerton), 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
$73,363
Median home value
$386,700
Median rent
$1,395/mo
College educated
30.9%
Homeownership
49.6%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98337; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance Alternative High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 102 | Compare → |
| West Sound Technical Skills CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 11–12 | 1.5 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Washington Youth AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 140 | Compare → |
| South Kitsap High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 2,417 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Bremerton School District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #10 of 10
- District spending per student
- $20,969NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bremerton High School is listed in Bremerton School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bremerton High School
Bremerton High School is a public high school in Bremerton, WA, part of Bremerton School District, serving approximately 1,279 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,196 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bremerton High School
What grades does Bremerton High School serve?
Bremerton High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Bremerton High School?
Bremerton High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,279 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bremerton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bremerton High School is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bremerton High School rank in WA?
Bremerton High School ranks #2,196 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Bremerton High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bremerton High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Bremerton High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bremerton High School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bremerton High School a charter school?
No, Bremerton High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bremerton High School a Title I school?
No, Bremerton High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bremerton High School?
59.5% of students at Bremerton 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
- 1,279
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Kitsap County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.8%
- Phone
- (360) 473-0800
- Area population (ZIP 98337)
- 7,872
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 34
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 98337; 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
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