Best High Schools in Zip Code 98383

Two public high schools, Central Kitsap High School and Klahowya Secondary, serve the Silverdale, WA area (zip code 98383) for grades 9-12, both operating within the Central Kitsap School District and consistently ranking in the top 20% of Washington high schools.

While both schools are strong performers, Central Kitsap High School stands out for exceptional academic achievement, particularly in English Language Arts (78.8% proficiency) and Science (67.3%), scores that are dramatically higher than both the state average and those at Klahowya Secondary. In contrast, Klahowya, which serves grades 6-12, operates with a lower student-teacher ratio and receives significantly more funding per student, yet its academic proficiency rates are generally lower across core subjects except for a slight edge in math, where both schools perform below state averages.

Parents can be confident in either school's ability to support student graduation, as both boast rates well above the state average. The key choice may come down to educational focus: Central Kitsap demonstrates remarkable strength in ELA and science, while Klahowya offers a 6-12 campus with smaller class sizes. The district as a whole ranks above average in the state, providing a solid foundation for both institutions.