South Kitsap High School
Tel:
(360)874-5600
- South Kitsap High School serves 2,293 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 37% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 80% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 45%.
Top Placements
South Kitsap High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
School Overview
- South Kitsap High School's student population of 2,293 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 105 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,293 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 105 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- South Kitsap High School's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of South Kitsap High School is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
| Overall School Rank | #676 out of 2,014 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 51% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 23% |
| Black | 1% | 4% |
| White | 70% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 11% | 8% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.41 |
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| Graduation Rate | 87% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | South Kitsap School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to South Kitsap High School is Explorer Academy (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Explorer Academy (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is East Port Orchard Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Port Orchard East Port Orchard Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 483 students
0.9 miles
2649 Hoover Ave Se
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360)443-3170 0.9 PK-6 483 - Port Orchard Explorer Academy Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 176 students
0.9 miles
2689 Hoover Ave Se
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360)443-3605 0.9 K-12 176 - Port Orchard Madrona Heights Preschool Program Grades: PK | 94 students
1.1 miles
2150 Fircrest Dr Se
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360)874-3627 1.1 PK 94 - Port Orchard Marcus Whitman Junior High School Grades: 7-9 | 696 students
1.2 miles
1887 Madrona Dr Se
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360)874-6160 1.2 7-9 696 - Port Orchard Discovery Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 211 students
1.4 miles
2150 Fircrest Dr Se
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360)443-3680 1.4 9-12 211
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