Chief Kitsap Academy

Summary:

Chief Kitsap Academy is an alternative public magnet school located in Poulsbo, Washington, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 84 students. The school is operated by the Suquamish Tribal Education Department and has a unique student racial makeup, with a majority of Native American students (55.95% in 2022-2023) and a significant percentage of students identifying as two or more races (27.38% in 2022-2023).

Chief Kitsap Academy's high percentage of Native American students sets it apart from nearby schools, which have much lower percentages of Native American students (ranging from 0% to 2.94%). However, the school has experienced fluctuations in its four-year graduation rates, ranging from 46.6% in 2014-2015 to 83.3% in 2019-2020, and has higher dropout rates compared to the nearby schools, ranging from 0% to 23.5% in recent years. Additionally, the school's test scores, as measured by the SBAC and WCAS assessments, are generally lower than the state and nearby school district averages across various grade levels and subject areas.

The school's high free and reduced-price lunch rates, ranging from 55.56% to 69.05% in recent years, indicate that it serves a population with a higher level of economic need compared to the nearby schools, such as Explorer Academy, Handicapped Contractual Services, and Private School Services. The school's relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $24,085 to $26,990 in recent years, may be a reflection of the specialized programs and services it provides to support its unique student population.

Detail:

Public, Magnet, Alternative K-12

15838 Sandy Hook Rd
Poulsbo, WA 98370

(360) 394-8566

District: Suquamish Tribal Education Department

SchoolDigger Rank:
397^th of 437 Washington Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $24,085

Student/teacher ratio: 5.8

Number of students: 84

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:

56.0%

Two or more races:

27.4%

White:

8.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Chief Kitsap Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.26. (See more...)

Compare Details Chief Kitsap Academy ranks worse than 90.8% of high schools in Washington. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.91. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Chief Kitsap Academy freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (56%), two or more races (27.4%), Hispanic (8.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 69% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chief Kitsap Academy is 5.8. (See more...)

Compare Chief Kitsap Academy employs 14.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chief Kitsap Academy is $24,085.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Chief Kitsap Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Chief Kitsap Academy 397^th of 437 Washington public high schools. (See Chief Kitsap Academy in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Chief Kitsap Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	21.26	352^nd	437	19.5%

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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Chief Kitsap Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	29.52	240^th	315	23.8%
2021	22.02	370^th	455	18.7%
2024	14.91	397^th	437	9.2%

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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Chief Kitsap Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	6	4	0	14	32	1	19	76
2016	7	2	0	13	29	1	27	79
2017	7	2	0	13	30	2	20	74
2018	7	1	0	7	35	2	16	68
2019	9	1	0	8	37	1	22	78
2020	9	0	0	6	44	1	26	86
2021	8	0	1	6	54	0	21	90
2022	7	0	0	7	43	0	27	84
2023	7	0	0	7	47	0	23	84

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Chief Kitsap Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	76	10.0	7.6	39.5
2016	79	11.0	7.1	n/a
2017	74	10.0	7.4	44.6
2018	68	9.0	7.5	77.9
2019	78	9.0	8.6	57.7
2020	86	10.0	8.6	72.1
2021	90	10.0	9.0	55.6
2022	84	13.0	6.4	63.1
2023	84	14.2	5.8	69

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Chief Kitsap Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	76	10.0	7.6	39.5
2016	79	11.0	7.1	n/a
2017	74	10.0	7.4	44.6
2018	68	9.0	7.5	77.9
2019	78	9.0	8.6	57.7
2020	86	10.0	8.6	72.1
2021	90	10.0	9.0	55.6
2022	84	13.0	6.4	63.1
2023	84	14.2	5.8	69

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Chief Kitsap Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$854 (3.2%)	$25,845 (96.8%)	$26,699
2020	$1,294 (4.9%)	$25,057 (95.1%)	$26,351
2021	$718 (2.7%)	$26,272 (97.3%)	$26,990
2022	$1,213 (5.0%)	$22,872 (95.0%)	$24,085

Data source: Washington Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chief Kitsap Academy

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
8th Grade English Language Arts (Chief Kitsap Academy)	46.2	23.1	23.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)	59.6	51.3	8.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Chief Kitsap Academy)	43.6	21.1	22.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)	61	52.9	8.1%
All Grades Science (Chief Kitsap Academy)	16.7	22.7	6.1%
All Grades Science (Washington)	52.7	48.8	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	78	84	7.7%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	37	47	27%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	8	7	12.5%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	9	7	22.2%
Two or More Races	22	23	4.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57.7%	69%	11.4%

Schools Near Chief Kitsap Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				WCAS Science (2024)				SBAC English Language Arts (2024)								SBAC Math (2024)								% Completely Immunized (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Diphtheria (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% Pertussis (2024)	% Tetanus (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 5th Grade	WCAS Science 8th Grade	WCAS Science 11th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 10th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 3rd Grade	SBAC Math 4th Grade	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math 6th Grade	SBAC Math 7th Grade	SBAC Math 8th Grade	SBAC Math 10th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Measles KG	% Mumps KG	% Rubella KG	% Diphtheria KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% Pertussis KG	% Tetanus KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Chief Kitsap Academy	Public, Magnet, Alternative	K-12	15838 Sandy Hook Rd	Poulsbo	98370	Kitsap County	Suquamish Tribal Education Department	No	Yes	No	Yes	(360) 394-8566	84	14	5.8	69.0%	7 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (56.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (27.4%)								(n/a)			27.3					23.1			45.5	27.5																			$24,085	$1,213	$22,872
Bainbridge Special Education Services	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	8489 Madison Ave NE	Bainbridge Island	98110	Kitsap County	Bainbridge Island School District	No	No	No	No	(206) 780-1068	29	0		13.8%	21 (72.4%)	2 (6.9%)	4 (13.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.9%)								(n/a)																															$3,615	$259	$3,356
Barker Creek Community School	Public, Alternative	K-12	1400 McWilliams Road	Bremerton	98311	Kitsap County	Central Kitsap School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 662-2570	530	16	33.5	49.2%	333 (62.8%)	15 (2.8%)	65 (12.3%)	12 (2.3%)	2 (0.4%)	7 (1.3%)	91 (17.2%)								(n/a)		62.5	26.5	30.9					72.7	77.8	48.8	48.2					54.6		10.5	19.5	75.0	81.3	81.3	81.3	81.3	75.0	87.5	81.3	75.0	75.0	$11,325	$382	$10,944
District Programs	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	25800 Siyaya Ave NE	Kingston	98346	Kitsap County	North Kitsap School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 396-3575	5	0			2 (40.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (40.0%)								(n/a)																															$4,196	$488	$3,708
North Kitsap Online Academy & Parent Assisted Learning	Public, Alternative	K-12	25800 Siyaya Ave NE	Kingston	98346	Kitsap County	North Kitsap School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 396-3575	102	4	25.5	44.1%	66 (64.7%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (14.7%)	5 (4.9%)	3 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (12.7%)								(n/a)												70.0								30.0											$14,875	$818	$14,056
Residential Consortium	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2142 10 Av W	Seattle	98119	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(206) 252-0832	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Cascade Parent Partnership Program	Public, Alternative	K-12	2919 1st Avenue West	Seattle	98119	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(206) 706-4270																			(n/a)		66.7		61.5	45.5	66.7	54.6	38.5	45.5	90.9	90.0	58.9		63.6	30.0	50.0	42.9	53.9		44.3	80.0	86.7	93.3	93.3	93.3	80.0	93.3	80.0	80.0	80.0
Edmonds Heights K-12	Public, Alternative	K-12	23200 100th Ave W	Edmonds	98020	Snohomish County	Edmonds School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 431-7840	535	21	25.0	24.5%	379 (70.8%)	22 (4.1%)	53 (9.9%)	41 (7.7%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (6.2%)								(n/a)	56.3	68.8	69.2	65.6	42.9	46.7	66.7	66.7	63.6	61.8	90.3	65.7	62.5	60.0	31.6	44.4	55.3	37.8	50.0	47.8	55.0	70.0	70.0	70.0	70.0	70.0	70.0	60.0	70.0	70.0	$12,816	$348	$12,468
Explorer Academy	Public, Alternative	K-12	1723 Wolves Dr	Port Orchard	98366	Kitsap County	South Kitsap School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 443-3605	265	10	26.5	45.3%	174 (65.7%)	4 (1.5%)	32 (12.1%)	2 (0.8%)	4 (1.5%)	8 (3.0%)	38 (14.3%)								(n/a)	46.2	32.3	43.4	40.2			46.2	33.3	52.6	51.6	55.1	48.2					15.8	13.3	14.0	15.6											$13,000	$647	$12,353
Handicapped Contractual Services	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	18560 1st Avenue N.E.	Shoreline	98155	King County	Shoreline School District	No	No	No	No	(206) 393-4238	48	0		18.8%	33 (68.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (14.6%)	4 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.1%)	3 (6.3%)								(n/a)																															$36,026	$1,589	$34,437

Frequently Asked Questions about Chief Kitsap Academy

Is Chief Kitsap Academy a good school?

Chief Kitsap Academy ranks in the bottom 9.2% of Washington alternative schools.

How many students attend Chief Kitsap Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 84 students attended Chief Kitsap Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Chief Kitsap Academy?

Students at Chief Kitsap Academy are 56% American Indian, 27% Two or more races, 8% White, 8% Hispanic.

What district is Chief Kitsap Academy in?

Suquamish Tribal Education Department

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