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#1239 of 2,228 schools in WA
North Kitsap High School
High School · North Kitsap School District · Poulsbo, WA
A high school in Poulsbo, WA where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1780 NE Hostmark St, Poulsbo, WA 98370
- Math 35% vs WA 36% (2024)
- Reading 69% vs WA 56% (2024)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at North Kitsap High School score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2018, to 52% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 84% (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
29.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Sound AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | 6–12 | 1.7 mi | 97 | Compare → |
| Chief Kitsap AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 78 | Compare → |
| Choice AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | Not available | 56 | Compare → |
| District ProgramsEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | Not available | 3 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
North Kitsap School District
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #8 of 13
- District spending per student
- $18,414NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Kitsap High School is listed in North Kitsap School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Kitsap High School
North Kitsap High School is a public high school in Poulsbo, WA, part of North Kitsap School District, serving approximately 1,097 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,239 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Kitsap High School
What grades does North Kitsap High School serve?
North Kitsap High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend North Kitsap High School?
North Kitsap High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,097 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Kitsap High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Kitsap High School is 24.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Kitsap High School rank in WA?
North Kitsap High School ranks #1,239 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is North Kitsap High School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Kitsap High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 North Kitsap High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Kitsap High School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is North Kitsap High School a charter school?
No, North Kitsap High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Kitsap High School a Title I school?
No, North Kitsap High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Kitsap High School?
29.3% of students at North 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
- 1,097
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Kitsap County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.7%
- Phone
- (360) 396-3100
- Area population (ZIP 98370)
- 32,997
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 45
Official sources & links
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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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