- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bremerton, WA
Bremerton High School
Federal NCES profile for Bremerton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530066000139
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bremerton High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Bremerton · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Washington
- 59.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bremerton High School has class sizes larger than 71% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bremerton High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Bremerton, WA.
School address
District: Bremerton School District · Washington
NCES ID 530066000139 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+58 students YoY
Bremerton High School held near 1,279 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+58 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 67.4 → 62.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+58 students YoY 530066000139 · Bremerton, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,263 enr · 18.9:1 · 59.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain View Middle School (856 students)
Bremerton High School held near 1,279 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+58 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 67.4 → 62.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Bremerton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bremerton High School
1,263 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Middle School
856 students
- Armin Jahr Ele 495
Armin Jahr Elementary
495 students
- View Ridge Ele 388
View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy
388 students
- Kitsap Lake El 336
Kitsap Lake Elementary
336 students
- Crownhill Elem 317
Crownhill Elementary School
317 students
What this shows Bremerton High School reports 1,263 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bremerton High School compares
Bremerton High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.5% | ▲ 32% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,263 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,263
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Washington - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,969
per pupil, district-wide
- above Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
92
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 42.9%
Hispanic or Latino 27.1%
Two or More 15.2%
African American 6.2%
Asian 5.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Bremerton High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bremerton School District reports $20,969 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bremerton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Armin Jahr Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kitsap Lake Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crownhill Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bremerton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Bremerton
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,263 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bremerton High School
How many students attend Bremerton High School?
Bremerton High School has 1,263 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bremerton, WA. CCD year-over-year: 1,221 (2022-23) → 1,279 (2023-24), nearly flat (+58).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bremerton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bremerton High School is 18.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bremerton High School?
59.5% of students at Bremerton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bremerton High School?
The largest demographic group at Bremerton High School is White at 42.9% of enrollment, in Bremerton, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bremerton High School?
Bremerton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bremerton High School rank among high schools in Bremerton?
By Resource Investment Index, Bremerton High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Bremerton, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Bremerton on the city page.
What other schools are in Bremerton School District?
Besides Bremerton High School, Bremerton School District also operates Mountain View Middle School (856 students), Armin Jahr Elementary (495 students), and View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy (388 students). See the Bremerton School District district page for the complete list.