Enrollment
1,098
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Poulsbo, WA
North Kitsap High School
Federal NCES profile for North Kitsap High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530576000852
👥 S:T ratio 6
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Kitsap High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Washington schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Poulsbo · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.4:1
- large classes for Washington
- 20.5%
- free-lunch eligible
North Kitsap High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Kitsap High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Poulsbo, WA.
School address
District: North Kitsap School District · Washington
NCES ID 530576000852 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Kitsap High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Kitsap High School
North Kitsap High School is a large high school in Poulsbo, Washington, enrolling 1,098 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.4:1 is larger than about 91% of Washington schools and 33% 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 20.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,098 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 149 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #82.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 337 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
14.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
North Kitsap School District also operates Poulsbo Middle School (713 students) and Kingston High School (602 students) alongside North Kitsap 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 North Kitsap High School compares
North Kitsap 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 | 23.4:1 | ▲ 33% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.5% | ▼ 54% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,098 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,098
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 91% in Washington - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors3.3 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 63.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
Two or More 9.5%
Asian 6.0%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 63.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, North Kitsap High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Kitsap School District, which includes North Kitsap 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 North Kitsap High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poulsbo Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kingston High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vinland Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Poulsbo Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kingston Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Kitsap 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
- 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
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~1,098 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Kitsap High School
How many students attend North Kitsap High School?
North Kitsap High School has 1,098 students enrolled. It is a high school in Poulsbo, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Kitsap High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Kitsap High School is 23.4:1, which is 33% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Kitsap High School?
20.5% of students at North Kitsap High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Kitsap High School?
The largest demographic group at North Kitsap High School is White at 63.3% of enrollment, in Poulsbo, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Kitsap High School?
North Kitsap High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 North Kitsap High School rank among public schools in Poulsbo?
By Resource Investment Index, North Kitsap High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Poulsbo, 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 Poulsbo on the city page.
Is North Kitsap High School a good school?
North Kitsap High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 North Kitsap High School, North Kitsap School District also operates Poulsbo Middle School (713 students), Kingston High School (602 students), and Vinland Elementary (527 students). See the North Kitsap School District district page for the complete list.
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