Summary:
The Bremerton School District has three high schools serving students in Bremerton, Washington: two schools serving grades 9–12 and one technical center serving grades 11–12. Together, they enroll 1,352 students, although enrollment varies greatly—from 1,263 students at Bremerton High School to 81 at Renaissance Alternative High School and just 8 at West Sound Technical Skills Center.
Bremerton High School has the strongest overall profile among the district’s conventional high schools. Its latest ranking rose to the 41st percentile, and its 77.6% graduation rate is above the district average, while its 14.0% dropout rate is below the district average. Academically, it is especially strong in English Language Arts, where 56.1% of students were proficient—above both the district and state rates. Math remains the main concern, with 26.87% proficiency, although that result improved significantly from the previous year. Science performance was slightly above the district but below the state.
Renaissance Alternative High School has made notable ranking progress and its 45% ELA proficiency rate is above the district average. However, its 40.0% graduation rate and 31.1% dropout rate are substantially weaker than those at Bremerton High School. As an alternative school serving a smaller enrollment and a higher-need student population, it should not be compared directly with a comprehensive high school. West Sound Technical Skills Center is a specialized, very small program; its unusually low student-teacher ratio reflects its size and structure, while the available data do not provide enough information to judge its academic outcomes. Overall, families seeking a traditional high school will find the broadest set of positive indicators at Bremerton High School, while families considering alternative or technical programs should focus on program fit and available support services.
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