How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Cedar Heights Middle School | Explorer Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | PORT ORCHARD, WA | PORT ORCHARD, WA |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | middle | other |
| Enrollment | 689 | 286 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.7:1 | 26.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 36.9% | 34.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Cedar Heights Middle School | Explorer Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,927 | $19,927 |
| District | South Kitsap School District | South Kitsap School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Cedar Heights Middle School | Explorer Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 58.5% | 67.3% |
| African American | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.6% | 13.4% |
| Asian | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Multiracial | 14.2% | 14.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Cedar Heights Middle School | Explorer Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 15 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 337.7:1 | 286:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 22.1% | — |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 9 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.