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#1071 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 48% in state
Chief Kitsap Academy
School · Suquamish Tribal Education Department · Poulsbo, WA
A Suquamish Tribal Education Department school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
15838 Sandy Hook Rd, Poulsbo, WA 98370
- Math 8% vs WA 40% (2024)
- Reading 32% vs WA 53% (2024)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Chief Kitsap Academy score 18% 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 5 points since 2018, to 20% in 2024, across a 11-year record (2014–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2014-2024)
Based on 20 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.3%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Chief Kitsap Academy 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,855/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Poulsbo), 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
$109,416
Median home value
$587,000
Median rent
$1,757/mo
College educated
44.6%
Homeownership
76.6%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98370; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Suquamish Tribal Education Department
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $28,845NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Chief Kitsap Academy is listed in Suquamish Tribal Education Department; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chief Kitsap Academy
Chief Kitsap Academy is a public school in Poulsbo, WA, part of Suquamish Tribal Education Department, serving approximately 78 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,071 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chief Kitsap Academy
What grades does Chief Kitsap Academy serve?
Chief Kitsap Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Chief Kitsap Academy?
Chief Kitsap Academy has an enrollment of approximately 78 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chief Kitsap Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Chief Kitsap Academy is 7.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chief Kitsap Academy rank in WA?
Chief Kitsap Academy ranks #1,071 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Chief Kitsap Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Chief Kitsap Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Chief Kitsap Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chief Kitsap Academy has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Is Chief Kitsap Academy a charter school?
No, Chief Kitsap Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chief Kitsap Academy a Title I school?
No, Chief Kitsap Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chief Kitsap Academy?
60.3% of students at Chief Kitsap Academy 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 78
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Kitsap County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 88.5%
- Phone
- (360) 394-8566
- Area population (ZIP 98370)
- 32,997
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 45
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 98370; 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, 2014-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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