- Enrollment
- 1,098
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kingston, WA
Choice Academy
Federal NCES profile for Choice Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530576003627
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Choice Academy earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Washington schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Kingston · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Washington
- 44.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Choice Academy has class sizes smaller than 81% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Choice Academy ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Kingston, WA.
School address
District: North Kitsap School District · Washington
NCES ID 530576003627 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Choice Academy shrank from 70 students in 2022-23 to 56 in 2023-24 (-20.0%).
Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 530576003627 · Kingston, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
54 enr · 13.5:1 · 44.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: North Kitsap High School (1,098 students)
Choice Academy shrank from 70 students in 2022-23 to 56 in 2023-24 (-20.0%). Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Choice Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Kitsap H
North Kitsap High School
1,098 students
- Poulsbo Middle
Poulsbo Middle School
713 students
- Kingston High
Kingston High School
602 students
- Vinland Elemen
Vinland Elementary
527 students
- Poulsbo Elemen
Poulsbo Elementary School
487 students
- This school 54
Choice Academy
54 students
What this shows Choice Academy reports 54 students on the CCD universe file.
How Choice Academy compares
Choice Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.3% | ▼ 2% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 54 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
54
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 19% in Washington - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
61.1%
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
$18,414
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.8%
Two or More 7.8%
African American 5.9%
Largest group: White at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Choice Academy is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Kitsap School District reports $18,414 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Choice Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Kitsap High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Poulsbo Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kingston High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vinland Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Poulsbo Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Choice Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools in Kingston
1 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 (~54 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Choice Academy
How many students attend Choice Academy?
Choice Academy has 54 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kingston, WA. CCD year-over-year: 70 (2022-23) → 56 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Choice Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Choice Academy is 13.5:1, which is 23% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Choice Academy?
44.3% of students at Choice Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Choice Academy?
The largest demographic group at Choice Academy is White at 62.7% of enrollment, in Kingston, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Choice Academy?
Choice Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Choice Academy rank among public schools in Kingston?
By Resource Investment Index, Choice Academy ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Kingston, 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 Kingston on the city page.
What other schools are in North Kitsap School District?
Besides Choice Academy, North Kitsap School District also operates North Kitsap High School (1,098 students), Poulsbo Middle School (713 students), and Kingston High School (602 students). See the North Kitsap School District district page for the complete list.