- Enrollment
- 1,263
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bremerton, WA
West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy
Federal NCES profile for West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530066000144
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Washington schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Bremerton · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Washington
- 67.1%
- free-lunch eligible
West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy has class sizes smaller than 93% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy ranks #4 of 6 schools in Bremerton, WA.
School address
District: Bremerton School District · Washington
NCES ID 530066000144 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy grew from 313 students in 2022-23 to 329 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 530066000144 · Bremerton, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
283 enr · 10.9:1 · 67.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Bremerton High School (1,263 students)
West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy grew from 313 students in 2022-23 to 329 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bremerton High
Bremerton High School
1,263 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Middle School
856 students
- Armin Jahr Ele 495
Armin Jahr Elementary
495 students
- View Ridge Ele 388
View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy
388 students
- Kitsap Lake El 336
Kitsap Lake Elementary
336 students
- This school 283
West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy
283 students
What this shows West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy reports 283 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy compares
West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 38% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.1% | ▲ 49% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 283 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
283
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 7% in Washington - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
73.9%
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
$20,969
per pupil, district-wide
- above Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.4 FTE
Per 198 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 16 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 36.7%
White 34.2%
Two or More 17.1%
African American 6.4%
Asian 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.4, West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Bremerton School District reports $20,969 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bremerton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Armin Jahr Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kitsap Lake Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Bremerton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Barker Creek Community School
Alternative education program
551 students 36.7:1 students per teacher
View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy
Standard public school
388 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Crownhill Elementary School
Standard public school
317 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Esquire Hills Elementary
Standard public school
288 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Naval Avenue Elementary School
Standard public school
269 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Special Services
Special-education school
15 students
Nationwide other 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 (~283 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy
How many students attend West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy?
West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy has 283 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bremerton, WA. CCD year-over-year: 313 (2022-23) → 329 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy is 10.9:1, which is 38% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy?
67.1% of students at West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy?
The largest demographic group at West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 36.7% of enrollment, in Bremerton, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy?
West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy rank among schools in Bremerton?
By Resource Investment Index, West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy ranks #4 of 6 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 schools in Bremerton on the city page.
What other schools are in Bremerton School District?
Besides West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy, Bremerton School District also operates Bremerton High School (1,263 students), Mountain View Middle School (856 students), and Armin Jahr Elementary (495 students). See the Bremerton School District district page for the complete list.