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South Kitsap School District

Washington · Public School District
17
Schools
9,196
Students
$19,927
Per-Pupil Spend
+39% nat'l
46.2%
Free Lunch Rate
-6pp vs nat'l
84.1%
Graduation Rate
-2.4pp vs nat'l
District Overview

South Kitsap School District is a public school district in Washington serving 9,196 students across 17 schools. It includes 10 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 84.1% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,927 is above average for a US public school district. 46% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (17)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cedar Heights Middle School06–08653
John Sedgwick Middle School06–08729
Marcus Whitman Middle School06–08686
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Discovery09–12205
South Kitsap High School09–122,389
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Explorer AcademyKG–12265
Madrona HeightsPK–PK85
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,927+39% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
67%
19%
State
66.8%
Local (property tax)
19.4%
Federal
13.8%

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
17
Schools
9,196
Students
46%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate84.1%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateWashington →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $19,927 per pupil — 39% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 17 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in South Kitsap School District?
South Kitsap School District has 17 public schools, serving a total of 9,196 students.
What is the graduation rate for South Kitsap School District?
The graduation rate is 84.1%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does South Kitsap School District spend per student?
South Kitsap School District spends $19,927 per pupil — 39% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in South Kitsap School District?
46% of students in South Kitsap School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in South Kitsap School District?
No, South Kitsap School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does South Kitsap School District serve?
South Kitsap School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for South Kitsap School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in South Kitsap School District is 41/100. 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.