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Chief Kitsap Academy

Public, Magnet, Alternative Grades K-12

Summary

Chief Kitsap Academy is an alternative public magnet school located in Poulsbo, Washington, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 84 students. The school is operated by the Suquamish Tribal Education Department and has a unique student racial makeup, with a majority of Native American students (55.95% in 2022-2023) and a significant percentage of students identifying as two or more races (27.38% in 2022-2023).

Chief Kitsap Academy's high percentage of Native American students sets it apart from nearby schools, which have much lower percentages of Native American students (ranging from 0% to 2.94%). However, the school has experienced fluctuations in its four-year graduation rates, ranging from 46.6% in 2014-2015 to 83.3% in 2019-2020, and has higher dropout rates compared to the nearby schools, ranging from 0% to 23.5% in recent years. Additionally, the school's test scores, as measured by the SBAC and WCAS assessments, are generally lower than the state and nearby school district averages across various grade levels and subject areas.

The school's high free and reduced-price lunch rates, ranging from 55.56% to 69.05% in recent years, indicate that it serves a population with a higher level of economic need compared to the nearby schools, such as Explorer Academy, Handicapped Contractual Services, and Private School Services. The school's relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $24,085 to $26,990 in recent years, may be a reflection of the specialized programs and services it provides to support its unique student population.

Students ?

5.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$38,363

Per pupil spending ?

64.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

15838 Sandy Hook Rd
Poulsbo, WA 98370

(360) 394-8566

District: Suquamish Tribal Education Department

Racial breakdown:

Two or more races:

40.5%

American Indian:

39.2%

White:

10.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 19th percentile in 2018 → 9th in 2024

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 6 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Washington average (15% vs 48% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 10 percentile points since 2018

!English Language Arts scores 37 pts below the Washington average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school15%

Washington avg48%

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Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2024	14.9	397 of 437	9.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	22.0	370 of 455	18.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	29.5	240 of 315	23.8%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Washington (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts16%-37 vs state

Math14%-29 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				WCAS Science (2025)				SBAC English Language Arts (2025)								SBAC Math (2025)								% Completely Immunized (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Diphtheria (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% Pertussis (2024)	% Tetanus (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 5th Grade	WCAS Science 8th Grade	WCAS Science 11th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 10th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 3rd Grade	SBAC Math 4th Grade	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math 6th Grade	SBAC Math 7th Grade	SBAC Math 8th Grade	SBAC Math 10th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Measles KG	% Mumps KG	% Rubella KG	% Diphtheria KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% Pertussis KG	% Tetanus KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Chief Kitsap Academy	Public, Magnet, Alternative	K-12	15838 Sandy Hook Rd	Poulsbo	98370	Kitsap County	Suquamish Tribal Education Department	No	Yes	No	Yes	(360) 394-8566	74	13	5.6	64.9%	8 (10.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (39.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (40.5%)								(n/a)												16.3								13.6											$38,363	$3,369	$34,994
Bainbridge Special Education Services	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	8489 Madison Ave NE	Bainbridge Island	98110	Kitsap County	Bainbridge Island School District	No	No	No	No	(206) 780-1068	27	0		11.1%	17 (63.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (14.8%)	2 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (14.8%)								(n/a)																															$4,521	$72	$4,449
Barker Creek Community School	Public, Alternative	K-12	1400 McWilliams Road	Bremerton	98311	Kitsap County	Central Kitsap School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 662-2570	551	14	40.2	42.3%	356 (64.6%)	12 (2.2%)	72 (13.1%)	6 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.3%)	92 (16.7%)								(n/a)		87.5	44.6	50.0					50.0	66.7	52.9	51.1							21.7	24.4	75.0	81.3	81.3	81.3	81.3	75.0	87.5	81.3	75.0	75.0	$11,692	$396	$11,296
District Programs	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	25800 Siyaya Ave NE	Kingston	98346	Kitsap County	North Kitsap School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 396-3575	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)																															$4,708	$128	$4,581
North Kitsap Online Academy & Parent Assisted Learning	Public, Alternative	K-12	25800 Siyaya Ave NE	Kingston	98346	Kitsap County	North Kitsap School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 396-3304	58	2	29.0	37.9%	44 (75.9%)	1 (1.7%)	5 (8.6%)	1 (1.7%)	1 (1.7%)	1 (1.7%)	4 (6.9%)								(n/a)				100.0							71.4	62.5								18.8											$13,548	$128	$13,421
Catalyst Public Schools	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-9	1305 Ironsides Ave	Bremerton	98310	Kitsap County	Catalyst Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(360) 207-0229	504	36	14.1	37.7%	280 (55.6%)	43 (8.5%)	94 (18.7%)	20 (4.0%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	58 (11.5%)								(n/a)	41.3	24.4		33.3	47.2	49.1	43.5	53.9	66.7	43.9		50.4	55.6	45.6	30.4	40.4	43.6	26.8		41.2	89.3	89.3	91.1	91.1	91.1	91.1	92.9	89.3	91.1	91.1	$16,633	$488	$16,145
Cascade Parent Partnership Program	Public, Alternative	K-12	2919 1st Avenue West	Seattle	98119	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(206) 706-4270	375	13	28.4	46.1%	137 (36.5%)	86 (22.9%)	57 (15.2%)	21 (5.6%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	55 (14.7%)								(n/a)	66.7	83.3	71.4	75.0	45.5	50.0	88.9	70.6	56.3	63.2	68.8	65.1	60.0	61.5	62.5	33.3	43.8	38.9	19.2	42.3	80.0	86.7	93.3	93.3	93.3	80.0	93.3	80.0	80.0	80.0	$18,279	$579	$17,700
Edmonds Heights K-12	Public, Alternative	K-12	23200 100th Ave W	Edmonds	98020	Snohomish County	Edmonds School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 431-7840	599	19	31.5	26.4%	414 (69.1%)	16 (2.7%)	66 (11.0%)	48 (8.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (7.2%)								(n/a)	66.7	72.7	81.3	72.2	53.9	40.9	45.5	60.0	40.0	73.7	82.1	58.6	56.3	43.5	33.3	40.0	33.3	36.8	51.4	40.8	55.0	70.0	70.0	70.0	70.0	70.0	70.0	60.0	70.0	70.0	$14,670	$265	$14,405
Explorer Academy	Public, Alternative	K-12	1723 Wolves Dr	Port Orchard	98366	Kitsap County	South Kitsap School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 443-3605	286	11	26.0	46.5%	191 (66.8%)	2 (0.7%)	38 (13.3%)	5 (1.7%)	3 (1.0%)	5 (1.7%)	40 (14.0%)								(n/a)		41.7	40.0	40.0				52.9	30.4	47.8	63.0	47.8				47.1	17.4	16.7	12.7	20.7											$12,298	$274	$12,024
Handicapped Contractual Services	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	18560 1st Avenue N.E.	Shoreline	98155	King County	Shoreline School District	No	No	No	No	(206) 393-4238	155	0		21.9%	87 (56.1%)	18 (11.6%)	22 (14.2%)	12 (7.7%)	2 (1.3%)	2 (1.3%)	12 (7.7%)								(n/a)																															$45,716	$340	$45,376

Frequently Asked Questions about Chief Kitsap Academy

What district is Chief Kitsap Academy in?

Suquamish Tribal Education Department

How many students attend Chief Kitsap Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 74 students attended Chief Kitsap Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Chief Kitsap Academy?

Students at Chief Kitsap Academy are 41% Two or more races, 39% American Indian, 11% White, 9% Hispanic.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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