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#881 of 2,228 schools in WA

Top 40% in state

Central Kitsap High School

High School · Central Kitsap School District · Silverdale, WA

A high school in Silverdale, WA where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

10140 FRONTIER PL NW, Silverdale, WA 98383

  • Math 43% vs WA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 77% vs WA 56% (2024)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.71 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.2Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43.1% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77.1% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg+11.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+15.9 pts
Overall Proficiency60% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+3.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile73th
College Readiness9.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation29.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.9:1
District spending per student$17,364
Chronic Absenteeism39.9%

Students at Central Kitsap High School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

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2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency43%(2024 SBA)
School
State
36%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency77%(2024 SBA)
School
State
56%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 60% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
91%
2012
Math
89%
ELA
91%
2013
Math
89%
ELA
89%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
88%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
92%
2017
Math
61%
ELA
81%
2018
Math
56%
ELA
80%
2019
Math
56%
ELA
80%
2022
ELA
80%
2024
Math
43%
ELA
77%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 83% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

32.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Central Kitsap 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 48Car-Dependent
  • Transit 33Some Transit
  • Bike 56Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,062/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$106,902

Median home value

$565,100

Median rent

$2,076/mo

College educated

37.2%

Homeownership

56.5%

Poverty rate

5.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98383; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
29.4% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
2 boys'·3 girls'·11 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Olympic High SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.89–122.5 mi1,159Compare →
Klahowya SecondaryEnrollment path unverified5.16–123.1 mi977Compare →
CrosspointPrivate · tuition6.2privateK–123.7 mi340Compare →
Barker Creek Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.3K–123.9 mi529Compare →

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.

Central Kitsap School District

Schools in district
19
Rank in district
#11 of 19
District spending per student
$17,364NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Central Kitsap High School

Central Kitsap High School is a public high school in Silverdale, WA, part of Central Kitsap School District, serving approximately 1,601 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #881 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Central Kitsap High School

What grades does Central Kitsap High School serve?

Central Kitsap High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Central Kitsap High School?

Central Kitsap High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,601 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Kitsap High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Central Kitsap High School is 22.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Central Kitsap High School rank in WA?

Central Kitsap High School ranks #881 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Central Kitsap High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Central Kitsap High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Central Kitsap High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Kitsap High School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Central Kitsap High School a charter school?

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

Is Central Kitsap High School a Title I school?

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

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

32.2% of students at Central Kitsap 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
1,601
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
70
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Kitsap County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.9%
Area population (ZIP 98383)
22,047
Area average commute
24.9 min
Area median age
39.7
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 98383; 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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