Central Kitsap School District

The Central Kitsap School District in Washington state encompasses 19 schools, including 12 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district is known for its strong academic performance, with several standout schools that consistently rank among the top in the state.

At the high school level, Central Kitsap High School stands out with its exceptional academic performance, ranking 67th out of 437 high schools in Washington. The school boasts an impressive 81.09% proficiency rate in ELA and 45.69% in math for 10th-grade students, along with a high graduation rate of 87.3% and a low dropout rate of 9.2%. Among the elementary schools, Emerald Heights Elementary and Brownsville Elementary are particularly noteworthy, ranking 134th and 211th out of 1,168 elementary schools in the state, respectively, with exceptional academic performance across all grades.

While the district as a whole outperforms the state average in ELA and math proficiency, there are some schools that face challenges. Fairview Middle School, Woodlands Elementary, and Esquire Hills Elementary have the lowest proficiency rates in the district, which may be linked to their higher percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The district's variation in per-student spending and student-teacher ratios also suggests opportunities for targeted resource allocation to support student outcomes across all schools.