- Enrollment
- 1,098
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530576003201
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 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 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Washington schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Kingston · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Kingston High School held near 622 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.9 → 25.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 530576003201 · Kingston, WA High · MID · TRAD
602 enr · 20.1:1 · 33.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: North Kitsap High School (1,098 students)
Kingston High School held near 622 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.9 → 25.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Kingston High School 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
- This school
Kingston High School
602 students
- Vinland Elemen
Vinland Elementary
527 students
- Poulsbo Elemen
Poulsbo Elementary School
487 students
- Kingston Middl
Kingston Middle School
455 students
What this shows Kingston High School reports 602 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kingston High School compares
Kingston 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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.
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 (~602 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 610 (2022-23) → 622 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
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 47/100 (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 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.
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.