Kingston High School is a secondary school located in Kingston, Washington. It is one of two secondary schools in the North Kitsap School District. KHS educates grades 9–12. The school is located on the same site as the North Kitsap school bus barn and Spectrum Community School.
Serving 56 students in grades 9-12, Choice Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 56 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Choice Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
School Overview
Choice Academy's student population of 56 students has grown by 194% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
56 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Year Founded
2007
School Rankings
Choice Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Choice Academy is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#790 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
11%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
15%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
57%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
13%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Buccaneer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Choice Academy's ranking?
Choice Academy is ranked #790 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Choice Academy?
56 students attend Choice Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Choice Academy students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Choice Academy?
Choice Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Choice Academy offer ?
Choice Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Choice Academy part of?
Choice Academy is part of North Kitsap School District.
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