- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530108000177
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 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 45/100 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
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-58 students YoY
Central Kitsap High School held near 1,601 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-58 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 72.2 → 70.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-58 students YoY 530108000177 · Silverdale, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,564 enr · 21.7:1 · 20.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Olympic High School (1,162 students)
Central Kitsap High School held near 1,601 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-58 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 72.2 → 70.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Central Kitsap High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Central Kitsap High School
1,564 students
- Olympic High S
Olympic High School
1,162 students
- Klahowya Secon
Klahowya Secondary
1,016 students
- Ridgetop Middl
Ridgetop Middle School
784 students
- Fairview Middl 620
Fairview Middle School
620 students
- Central Kitsap 564
Central Kitsap Middle School
564 students
What this shows Central Kitsap High School reports 1,564 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Kitsap High School compares
Central Kitsap 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,364
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for Central Kitsap School District reports $17,364 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,016
- 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
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 (~1,564 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,659 (2022-23) → 1,601 (2023-24), nearly flat (-58).
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 45/100 (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 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.
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.