Enrollment
602
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Kingston, WA
Kingston High School
Federal NCES profile for Kingston High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530576003201
👥 S:T ratio 20
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kingston High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Washington schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Kingston · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Washington
- 33.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Kingston High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kingston High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Kingston, WA.
School address
District: North Kitsap School District · Washington
NCES ID 530576003201 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.8%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kingston High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kingston High School
Kingston High School is a mid-sized high school in Kingston, Washington, enrolling 602 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 602 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 468 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #159.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 58/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 241 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Kingston's high schools, it stands alongside Choice Academy (54 students): Kingston High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.1:1 vs 13.5:1).
North Kitsap School District also operates North Kitsap High School (1,098 students) and Poulsbo Middle School (713 students) alongside Kingston 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 Kingston High School compares
Kingston 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.8% | ▼ 25% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 602 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
602
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Washington - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$17,822
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 241 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 60.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
Two or More 9.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.6%
Asian 2.5%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Kingston High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Kitsap School District, which includes Kingston High School.
$17,822
Per student
-9%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.0%
State 63.8%
Federal 12.2%
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 Kingston High School 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 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vinland Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Poulsbo Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kingston Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kingston High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,098
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar high schools in Kingston
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~602 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Kingston High School
How many students attend Kingston High School?
Kingston High School has 602 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kingston, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kingston High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kingston High School is 20.1:1, which is 14% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kingston High School?
33.8% of students at Kingston High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kingston High School?
The largest demographic group at Kingston High School is White at 60.5% of enrollment, in Kingston, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kingston High School?
Kingston High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Kingston High School rank among public schools in Kingston?
By Resource Investment Index, Kingston High School ranks #6 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.
Is Kingston High School a good school?
Kingston High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Washington schools. 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 North Kitsap School District?
Besides Kingston High School, North Kitsap School District also operates North Kitsap High School (1,098 students), Poulsbo Middle School (713 students), and Vinland Elementary (527 students). See the North Kitsap School District district page for the complete list.
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