Bremerton High School is a public high school in Bremerton, Washington, serving 1,221 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Bremerton School District, which is ranked 186 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Bremerton High School has a relatively diverse student population, with 45.7% White, 25.14% Hispanic, 6.31% African American, and 4.75% Asian students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is significantly lower than the state and nearby school averages. For example, only 47.11% of Bremerton High School students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 52.63%. In math, only 17.7% of Bremerton High School students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 41.68%. The school also has lower four-year graduation rates (74.2%) and higher dropout rates (12.8%) compared to nearby schools like Klahowya Secondary (89.2% graduation rate) and South Kitsap High School (88.4% graduation rate).
Bremerton High School's performance has been declining over the years, with the school's statewide ranking dropping from 197 out of 315 in 2016-2017 to 345 out of 437 in 2023-2024. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with African American and Hispanic students performing better than the overall school average, while Asian and multi-racial students perform significantly worse. These challenges suggest that the school and the Bremerton School District may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address the unique needs of their diverse student population and improve academic outcomes for all students.
Bremerton High School ranks in the bottom 21.1% of Washington high schools.
In the 2022-23 school year, 1,221 students attended Bremerton High School.
Bremerton School District
Students at Bremerton High School are 46% White, 25% Hispanic, 14% Two or more races, 6% African American, 5% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% Not Specified.
Bremerton High School is fed by the following schools:Elementary : Armin Jahr ElementaryElementary : Crownhill Elementary SchoolElementary : Kitsap Lake ElementaryElementary : Naval Avenue Elementary SchoolElementary : View Ridge Elementary Arts AcademyElementary : West Hills S.T.E.M. AcademyMiddle : Mountain View Middle School