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Central Kitsap School District

Washington · Public School District
19
Schools
11,206
Students
$19,805
Per-Pupil Spend
+38% nat'l
41.0%
Free Lunch Rate
-11pp vs nat'l
87.8%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Central Kitsap School District is a public school district in Washington serving 11,206 students across 19 schools. It includes 12 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.8% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,805 is above average for a US public school district. 41% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 45/100.

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All Schools (19)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Central Kitsap Middle School06–08633
Fairview Middle School06–08609
Ridgetop Middle School06–08744
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Central Kitsap High School09–121,659
Klahowya Secondary06–12969
Olympic High School09–121,162
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Barker Creek Community SchoolKG–12530
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,805+38% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
67%
16%
State
66.5%
Local (property tax)
15.8%
Federal
17.7%

State funding accounts for 67% 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
19
Schools
11,206
Students
41%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.8%
Opportunity Score45/100
StateWashington →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $19,805 per pupil — 38% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 19 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Central Kitsap School District?
Central Kitsap School District has 19 public schools, serving a total of 11,206 students.
What is the graduation rate for Central Kitsap School District?
The graduation rate is 87.8%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Central Kitsap School District spend per student?
Central Kitsap School District spends $19,805 per pupil — 38% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Central Kitsap School District?
41% of students in Central Kitsap School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Central Kitsap School District?
No, Central Kitsap School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Central Kitsap School District serve?
Central Kitsap School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Central Kitsap School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Central Kitsap School District is 45/100. 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.