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Bainbridge Island School District

Washington · Public School District
10
Schools
3,594
Students
$19,472
Per-Pupil Spend
+36% nat'l
10.0%
Free Lunch Rate
-42pp vs nat'l
93.5%
Graduation Rate
+7.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Bainbridge Island School District is a public school district in Washington serving 3,594 students across 10 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 93.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,472 is above average for a US public school district. Only 10% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 52/100.

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All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools5 schools
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Sonoji Sakai Intermediate05–06437
Woodward Middle School07–08488
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bainbridge High School09–121,232
Eagle Harbor High School09–1295
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Bainbridge Special Education ServicesPK–1229
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,472+36% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
57%
36%
State
56.5%
Local (property tax)
36.2%
Federal
7.2%

State funding accounts for 57% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
3,594
Students
10%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.5%
Opportunity Score52/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.5% graduation rate — 7.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $19,472 per pupil — 36% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 10% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bainbridge Island School District?
Bainbridge Island School District has 10 public schools, serving a total of 3,594 students.
What is the graduation rate for Bainbridge Island School District?
The graduation rate is 93.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Bainbridge Island School District spend per student?
Bainbridge Island School District spends $19,472 per pupil — 36% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Bainbridge Island School District?
10% of students in Bainbridge Island School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Bainbridge Island School District?
No, Bainbridge Island School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Bainbridge Island School District serve?
Bainbridge Island School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Bainbridge Island School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Bainbridge Island School District is 52/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.