Enrollment
1,564
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Silverdale, WA
Central Kitsap High School
Federal NCES profile for Central Kitsap High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530108000177
👥 S:T ratio 13
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Kitsap High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #11 of 11
- public schools in Silverdale · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Washington
- 20.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Kitsap High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Kitsap High School ranks #11 of 11 public schools in Silverdale, WA.
School address
District: Central Kitsap School District · Washington
NCES ID 530108000177 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
72.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Kitsap High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Kitsap High School
Central Kitsap High School is a large high school in Silverdale, Washington, enrolling 1,564 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.7:1 is larger than about 87% of Washington schools and 23% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,564 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 95 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #35.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Two or More (17%) (diversity index 64/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 23 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 290 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 17.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Central Kitsap School District also operates Olympic High School (1,162 students) and Klahowya Secondary (1,016 students) alongside Central Kitsap High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Central Kitsap High School compares
Central Kitsap High School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 23% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.7% | ▼ 54% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,564 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,564
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in Washington - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,203
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.4 FTE
Per 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 55.3%
Two or More 16.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
Asian 8.1%
African American 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 55.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Central Kitsap High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Kitsap School District, which includes Central Kitsap High School.
$16,203
Per student
-17%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.8%
State 66.5%
Federal 17.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Central Kitsap High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Klahowya Secondary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridgetop Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairview Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Kitsap Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Kitsap High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,016
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,564 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Central Kitsap High School
How many students attend Central Kitsap High School?
Central Kitsap High School has 1,564 students enrolled. It is a high school in Silverdale, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Kitsap High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Kitsap High School is 21.7:1, which is 23% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Kitsap High School?
20.7% of students at Central Kitsap High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Kitsap High School?
The largest demographic group at Central Kitsap High School is White at 55.3% of enrollment, in Silverdale, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Kitsap High School?
Central Kitsap High School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central Kitsap High School rank among public schools in Silverdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Kitsap High School ranks #11 of 11 public schools in Silverdale, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Silverdale on the city page.
Is Central Kitsap High School a good school?
Central Kitsap High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Central Kitsap School District?
Besides Central Kitsap High School, Central Kitsap School District also operates Olympic High School (1,162 students), Klahowya Secondary (1,016 students), and Ridgetop Middle School (784 students). See the Central Kitsap School District district page for the complete list.
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