South Kitsap High School

2,448 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

South Kitsap High School, located in Port Orchard, Washington, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the South Kitsap School District. It is a large, comprehensive public high school that plays a central role in the local community, offering a wide array of academic programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways, and various elective options designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond academics, the school is known for its robust extracurricular culture, featuring a competitive slate of WIAA athletic programs, performing arts groups, and student-led clubs. The campus at Mitchell Avenue serves as a focal point for student life in the Kitsap Peninsula, emphasizing a commitment to school spirit and community engagement. As the largest high school in the district, South Kitsap functions as a diverse environment where students are encouraged to pursue personal growth through a blend of rigorous scholarship and active participation in school traditions.

2,448

Total Students

121.3

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Kitsap High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,552
Hispanic	399
Black	46
Asian	99
Two or More	276
American Indian	19
Pacific Islander	46

White
1,552 (63.7%)
Hispanic
399 (16.4%)
Two or More
276 (11.3%)
Asian
99 (4.1%)
Black
46 (1.9%)
Pacific Islander
46 (1.9%)
American Indian
19 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	South Kitsap School District
Phone:	(360)874-5600
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,448
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	121.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	845
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	219

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 649

Grade 10 641

Grade 11 604

Grade 12 554