Enrollment
283
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.1%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy
West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bremerton, Washington, enrolling 283 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.9:1, West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy is leaner than roughly 93% of Washington schools and 38% under the state's 17.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 283 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 276 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #220, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (37%) and White (34%) (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 198 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 73.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 63 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 283 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 16 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Bremerton's public schools, it stands alongside Barker Creek Community School (551 students): West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.9:1 vs 36.7:1).
Bremerton School District also operates Bremerton High School (1,263 students) and Mountain View Middle School (856 students) alongside West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy.
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 West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy compares
West Hills S.T.E.M. 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,040
per pupil, district-wide
- above Washington avg of $19,487
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bremerton School District, which includes West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy.
$20,040
Per student
+3%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.2%
State 63.3%
Federal 15.5%
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 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
- 1,263
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
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 (~283 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy a good school?
West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller 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 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.
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