Enrollment
1,016
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Silverdale, WA
Klahowya Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Klahowya Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530108002524
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Klahowya Secondary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Washington schools.
- #5 of 8
- schools in Silverdale · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 22.1:1
- large classes for Washington
- 21.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Klahowya Secondary has class sizes larger than 88% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Klahowya Secondary ranks #5 of 8 schools in Silverdale, WA.
School address
District: Central Kitsap School District · Washington
NCES ID 530108002524 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.2%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Klahowya Secondary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Klahowya Secondary
Klahowya Secondary is a large combined-grade school in Silverdale, Washington, enrolling 1,016 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.1:1 is larger than about 88% of Washington schools and 26% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,016 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 173 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #18, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Two or More (13%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 254 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 17.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Central Kitsap School District also operates Central Kitsap High School (1,564 students) and Olympic High School (1,162 students) alongside Klahowya Secondary.
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 Klahowya Secondary compares
Klahowya Secondary on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.2% | ▼ 53% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,016 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,016
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 88% in Washington - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,203
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 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 74.4%
Two or More 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Asian 2.5%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 74.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.2, Klahowya Secondary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Kitsap School District, which includes Klahowya Secondary.
$16,203
Per student
-17%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.8%
State 66.5%
Federal 17.7%
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 Klahowya Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Kitsap High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olympic High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridgetop Middle School | Similar size | 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 Klahowya Secondary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,564
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~1,016 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Klahowya Secondary
How many students attend Klahowya Secondary?
Klahowya Secondary has 1,016 students enrolled. It is a public school in Silverdale, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Klahowya Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Klahowya Secondary is 22.1:1, which is 26% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Klahowya Secondary?
21.2% of students at Klahowya Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Klahowya Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Klahowya Secondary is White at 74.4% of enrollment, in Silverdale, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Klahowya Secondary?
Klahowya Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Klahowya Secondary rank among schools in Silverdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Klahowya Secondary ranks #5 of 8 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 schools in Silverdale on the city page.
Is Klahowya Secondary a good school?
Klahowya Secondary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 Central Kitsap School District?
Besides Klahowya Secondary, Central Kitsap School District also operates Central Kitsap High School (1,564 students), Olympic High School (1,162 students), and Ridgetop Middle School (784 students). See the Central Kitsap School District district page for the complete list.
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