Enrollment
144
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Bremerton, WA
Washington Youth Academy
Federal NCES profile for Washington Youth Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 4/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530032403412
👥 S:T ratio 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Youth Academy earns 4/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Bremerton · Resource Index
- 4
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24:1
- large classes for Washington
- 97.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Youth Academy has class sizes larger than 93% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Youth Academy ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Bremerton, WA.
School address
District: Washington Military Department · Washington
NCES ID 530032403412 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.9%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+118% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Youth Academy compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Youth Academy
Washington Youth Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Bremerton, Washington, enrolling 144 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24:1 is larger than about 93% of Washington schools and 36% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 97.9% of students qualify for free meals, 118% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 144 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 26 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #26, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Among Bremerton's high schools, it stands alongside Bremerton High School (1,263 students): Washington Youth Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24:1 vs 18.9:1).
Washington Military Department operates only this one school, so Washington Youth Academy has no district-mates to compare against locally.
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 Washington Youth Academy compares
Washington Youth Academy on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24:1 | ▲ 36% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.9% | ▲ 118% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 144 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
144
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
97.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 118% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 93% in Washington - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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.
Similar high schools in Bremerton
3 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 (~144 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Youth Academy
How many students attend Washington Youth Academy?
Washington Youth Academy has 144 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bremerton, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Youth Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Youth Academy is 24:1, which is 36% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Youth Academy?
97.9% of students at Washington Youth Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Youth Academy?
Washington Youth Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 4/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Washington Youth Academy rank among high schools in Bremerton?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Youth Academy ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Bremerton, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Bremerton on the city page.
Is Washington Youth Academy a good school?
Washington Youth Academy earns 4/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% 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 Washington Military Department?
None reported; Washington Military Department operates only Washington Youth Academy as a public school district in NCES's records.
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