North Kitsap High School

1780 Ne Hostmark St
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 1,060 students in grades 9-12, North Kitsap High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,060 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 97% (Top 1% in WA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 83% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

North Kitsap High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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School Overview

North Kitsap High School's student population of 1,060 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,060 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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School Rankings

North Kitsap High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Kitsap High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WA)
#534 out of 2052 schools
(Top 30%)
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(18-19)
49%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Kitsap High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
83%
61%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Kitsap High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
5%
9%
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Hispanic
17%
25%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
66%
50%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
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Two or more races
8%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
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(18-19)
97%
84%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Kitsap High School's ranking?
North Kitsap High School is ranked #534 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are North Kitsap High School often compared to?
North Kitsap High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kingston High School, Central Kitsap High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Kitsap High School?
The graduation rate of North Kitsap High School is 97%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend North Kitsap High School?
1,060 students attend North Kitsap High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of North Kitsap High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Kitsap High School?
North Kitsap High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does North Kitsap High School offer ?
North Kitsap High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North Kitsap High School part of?
North Kitsap High School is part of North Kitsap School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,060 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 97% (Top 1%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 83% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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