Chief Kitsap Academy is a grade 6-12 school in Suquamish, in unincorporated Kitsap County, Washington, with a Poulsbo postal address. The Suquamish Tribe Department of Education operates the school. The school is on a 27 acres parcel.
Serving 78 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Chief Kitsap Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 78 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chief Kitsap Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Chief Kitsap Academy's student population of 78 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
78 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Chief Kitsap Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chief Kitsap Academy is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2072 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
16:1
American Indian
43%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
8%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
9%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
40%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chief Kitsap Academy's ranking?
Chief Kitsap Academy is ranked #2072 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Chief Kitsap Academy often compared to?
Chief Kitsap Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Muckleshoot Tribal School, Chief Leschi School, North Kitsap High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chief Kitsap Academy?
The graduation rate of Chief Kitsap Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Chief Kitsap Academy?
78 students attend Chief Kitsap Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Chief Kitsap Academy students are American Indian, 40% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are White, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chief Kitsap Academy?
Chief Kitsap Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Chief Kitsap Academy offer ?
Chief Kitsap Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chief Kitsap Academy part of?
Chief Kitsap Academy is part of Suquamish Tribal Education Department School District.
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