South Kitsap High School
South Kitsap High School serves 2,792 students in grades 9-12.
South Kitsap High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
South Kitsap High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
South Kitsap High School's student population of 2,792 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 130 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,792 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
130 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Kitsap High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of South Kitsap High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1249 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
4%
8%
Hispanic
12%
23%
Black
1%
4%
White
69%
54%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
11%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
School Reviews
4 3/16/2020
Despite the crowded halls, it's a decent school. Very average. People are nice. Teachers are helpful. I like how it operates on a block schedule. However, I''m obligated to give it a lower star rating because I''m a student and school will never be likable, no matter where you go. :)
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