For the 2026 school year, there are 23 public high schools serving 11,991 students in Kitsap County, WA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Kitsap County, WA are Bainbridge High School, Eagle Harbor High School and North Kitsap High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kitsap County, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Kitsap County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public high schools.
Kitsap County, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is equal to the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bainbridge High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Kitsap County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bainbridge High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9330 Ne High School Rd
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-2634
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-2634
Gr: 9-12 | 1,208 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Eagle Harbor High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9530 Ne High School Rd
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 780-1387
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 780-1387
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
North Kitsap High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1780 Ne Hostmark St
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 396-3100
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 396-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,098 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Central Kitsap High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10140 Frontier Pl Nw
Silverdale, WA 98383
(360) 662-2400
Silverdale, WA 98383
(360) 662-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,564 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
North Kitsap Online Academy & Parent Assisted Learning
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25800 Siyaya Ave Ne
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3304
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3304
Gr: K-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Catalyst Public Schools
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1305 Ironsides Ave
Bremerton, WA 98310
(360) 207-0229
Bremerton, WA 98310
(360) 207-0229
Gr: K-9 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
Kingston High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
26201 Siyaya Avenue Ne
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3300
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #88.
Klahowya Secondary
(Math: 38% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7607 Nw Newberry Hill Rd
Silverdale, WA 98383
(360) 662-4000
Silverdale, WA 98383
(360) 662-4000
Gr: 6-12 | 1,016 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #99.
South Kitsap High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
425 Mitchell Ave
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 874-5600
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 874-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,448 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1010.
Explorer Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1723 Wolves Dr
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3605
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3605
Gr: K-12 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1111.
Olympic High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7077 Stampede Blvd Nw
Bremerton, WA 98311
(360) 662-2700
Bremerton, WA 98311
(360) 662-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,162 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1212.
Kitsap Co Detention Center
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1338 Sw Old Clifton Rd
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 337-5401
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 337-5401
Gr: 8-12 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1313.
Choice Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25800 Siyaya Ave Ne
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3304
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3304
Gr: 9-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1414.
Discovery
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2150 Fircrest Dr Se
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3680
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3680
Gr: 9-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1515.
Bremerton High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 13th Street
Bremerton, WA 98337
(360) 473-0800
Bremerton, WA 98337
(360) 473-0800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,263 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1616.
Renaissance Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3400 1st Street
Bremerton, WA 98312
(360) 473-1080
Bremerton, WA 98312
(360) 473-1080
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1717.
Barker Creek Community School
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Mcwilliams Road
Silverdale, WA 98383
(360) 662-2570
Silverdale, WA 98383
(360) 662-2570
Gr: K-12 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1818.
Washington Youth Academy
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1207 Carver St
Bremerton, WA 98312
(360) 473-2612
Bremerton, WA 98312
(360) 473-2612
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1919.
Chief Kitsap Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15838 Sandy Hook Rd
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 394-8566
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 394-8566
Gr: K-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Bainbridge Special Education Services
Special Education School
8489 Madison Ave Ne
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 780-1068
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 780-1068
Gr: PK-12 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
District Programs
Alternative School
25800 Siyaya Ave Ne
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3575
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3575
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
West Sound Technical Skills Center
Vocational School
101 National Avenue
Bremerton, WA 98312
(360) 473-0550
Bremerton, WA 98312
(360) 473-0550
Gr: 11-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Kitsap County, WA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Kitsap County, WA include Bainbridge High School, Eagle Harbor High School and North Kitsap High School.
How many public high schools are located in Kitsap County?
23 public high schools are located in Kitsap County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kitsap County?
Kitsap County public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Kitsap County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Kitsap County include: Eagle Harbor High School vs. Bainbridge High School, Olympic High School vs. Central Kitsap High School, Kingston High School vs. North Kitsap High School
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