Enrollment
2,448
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Port Orchard, WA
South Kitsap High School
Federal NCES profile for South Kitsap High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530816001357
👥 S:T ratio 17
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Kitsap High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #4 of 15
- public schools in Port Orchard · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Washington
- 30.0%
- free-lunch eligible
South Kitsap High School has class sizes larger than 82% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Kitsap High School ranks #4 of 15 public schools in Port Orchard, WA.
School address
District: South Kitsap School District · Washington
NCES ID 530816001357 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
118.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Kitsap High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Kitsap High School
South Kitsap High School is a large high school in Port Orchard, Washington, enrolling 2,448 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,448 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 51 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #8.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 25 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 272 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.3% 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.
South Kitsap School District also operates John Sedgwick Middle School (731 students) and Cedar Heights Middle School (689 students) alongside South 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 South Kitsap High School compares
South 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 | 20.7:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.0% | ▼ 33% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,448 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,448
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in Washington - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.3%
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
$17,526
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
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 109 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 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 63.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Two or More 11.3%
Asian 4.1%
African American 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 63.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, South Kitsap High School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Kitsap School District, which includes South Kitsap High School.
$17,526
Per student
-10%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.4%
State 66.8%
Federal 13.8%
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 South Kitsap High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Sedgwick Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedar Heights Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marcus Whitman Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orchard Heights Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunnyslope Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Kitsap High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~2,448 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about South Kitsap High School
How many students attend South Kitsap High School?
South Kitsap High School has 2,448 students enrolled. It is a high school in Port Orchard, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Kitsap High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Kitsap High School is 20.7:1, which is 18% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Kitsap High School?
30.0% of students at South Kitsap High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Kitsap High School?
The largest demographic group at South Kitsap High School is White at 63.7% of enrollment, in Port Orchard, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Kitsap High School?
South Kitsap High School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 South Kitsap High School rank among public schools in Port Orchard?
By Resource Investment Index, South Kitsap High School ranks #4 of 15 public schools in Port Orchard, 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 Port Orchard on the city page.
Is South Kitsap High School a good school?
South Kitsap High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington. 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 South Kitsap School District?
Besides South Kitsap High School, South Kitsap School District also operates John Sedgwick Middle School (731 students), Cedar Heights Middle School (689 students), and Marcus Whitman Middle School (623 students). See the South Kitsap School District district page for the complete list.
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