North Kitsap School District

18360 Caldart Ave Ne
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

North Kitsap School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,458 students in North Kitsap School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in North Kitsap School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
14 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
5,458 Students
1,081,849 Students
# Teachers
301 Teachers
63,220 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

North Kitsap School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 300 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (WA)
#71 out of 306 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of North Kitsap   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(18-19)
53%
50%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Kitsap   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of WA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
65%
61%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Kitsap   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of WA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
94%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of North Kitsap   School District and public school graduation rate of WA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.68
# American Indian Students
254 Students
13,580 Students
% American Indian Students
5%
1%
# Asian Students
174 Students
92,008 Students
% Asian Students
3%
9%
# Hispanic Students
962 Students
273,267 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
25%
# Black Students
81 Students
50,542 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
3,411 Students
539,033 Students
% White Students
62%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
34 Students
14,335 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
539 Students
95,978 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
9%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
55
19,133
# Students in K Grade:
384
78,032
# Students in 1st Grade:
353
74,636
# Students in 2nd Grade:
389
78,568
# Students in 3rd Grade:
397
79,256
# Students in 4th Grade:
412
78,860
# Students in 5th Grade:
414
79,997
# Students in 6th Grade:
406
80,030
# Students in 7th Grade:
398
83,057
# Students in 8th Grade:
434
85,096
# Students in 9th Grade:
443
87,205
# Students in 10th Grade:
469
84,558
# Students in 11th Grade:
440
82,586
# Students in 12th Grade:
464
90,835
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,742 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,148. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,311 is less than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$102 MM
$20,715 MM
This chart display total revenue of North Kitsap   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$100 MM
$21,212 MM
This chart display total spending of North Kitsap   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,742
$19,148
This chart display average revenue per public school student in North Kitsap   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$18,311
$19,607
This chart display average spending per public school student in North Kitsap   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best North Kitsap School District Public Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Suquamish Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
18950 Park Ave Ne
Suquamish, WA 98392
(360) 396-3850
Grades: PK-6
| 329 students
Rank: #22.
North Kitsap High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1780 Ne Hostmark St
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 396-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,060 students
Rank: #33.
Hilder Pearson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15650 Central Valley Rd Nw
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 396-3750
Grades: PK-6
| 296 students
Rank: #44.
Poulsbo Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
18531 Noll Rd Ne
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 396-3500
Grades: PK-6
| 451 students
Rank: #55.
Richard Gordon Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
26331 Barber Cut Off Rd Ne
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3800
Grades: PK-6
| 365 students
Rank: #66.
Kingston High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
26201 Siyaya Avenue Ne
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 639 students
Rank: #77.
Poulsbo Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2003 Ne Hostmark St
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 396-3200
Grades: 6-9
| 679 students
Rank: #88.
David Wolfle Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
27089 Highland Rd Ne
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3700
Grades: PK-6
| 312 students
Rank: #99.
Vinland Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
22104 Rhododendron Ln Nw
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 396-3600
Grades: PK-6
| 519 students
Rank: #1010.
Kingston Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9000 W Kingston Rd
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3400
Grades: 6-9
| 490 students
Rank: #1111.
Choice Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
25800 Siyaya Ave Ne
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3575
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Rank: #1212.
North Kitsap Online & Parent Assisted Learning
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
25800 Siyaya Ave Ne
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3575
Grades: K-12
| 190 students
Rank: n/an/a
District Programs
Alternative School
25800 Siyaya Ave Ne
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3575
Grades: 1-12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Kitsap Options
26331 Barber Cut Off Rd Ne
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3800
Grades: K-8
| 84 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to North Kitsap School District?
North Kitsap School District manages 14 public schools serving 5,458 students.
What is the rank of North Kitsap School District?
North Kitsap School District is ranked #94 out of 300 school districts in Washington (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2018-2019 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Kitsap School District?
62% of North Kitsap School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Kitsap School District?
North Kitsap School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is North Kitsap School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,311 is less than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 14 schools
  • Grades: 01-12
  • Enrollment: 5,458 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : 94% (Top 30% in WA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 65% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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