North Kitsap High School
Poulsbo, WA · North Kitsap School District
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Suburb, midsize
64th of 437 Washington high schools statewide · better than 85%▲ Improving
1780 NE Hostmark St, Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360)396-3100NCES ID 530576000852Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks North Kitsap High School 64th of 437 Washington high schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 85% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 81th in 2019 to 86th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 262 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,097 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.8% | 61.9% | ▼ 14.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 11.0% | 18.6% | ▲ 7.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.8% | 10.0% | ▲ 5.2 pts | |
| Asian | 3.4% | 5.4% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| Black | 1.0% | 1.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 2.8% | 1.1% | ▼ 1.7 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $675K in zip 98370 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than North Kitsap High School
- #91Central Kitsap High SchoolCentral Kitsap School District · 6.5 mi away91st of 437
ELA 74% ▲4 · Math 33% ▼11Compare - #303Choice AcademyNorth Kitsap School District · 6.6 mi away303rd of 437
ELA 36% ▼34 · Math 21% ▼23Compare - #83Kingston High SchoolNorth Kitsap School District · 6.7 mi away83rd of 437
ELA 74% ▲4 · Math 35% ▼9Compare - #136Olympic High SchoolCentral Kitsap School District · 7.7 mi away136th of 437
ELA 65% ▼5 · Math 31% ▼13Compare - #4Bainbridge High SchoolBainbridge Island School District · 8.2 mi away4th of 437
ELA 93% ▲23 · Math 75% ▲31Compare - #77Eagle Harbor High SchoolBainbridge Island School District · 8.3 mi away77th of 437
ELA 72% ▲2 · Math 38% ▼6Compare - #165Klahowya SecondaryCentral Kitsap School District · 9.4 mi away165th of 437
ELA 55% ▼15 · Math 35% ▼9Compare - #291Bremerton High SchoolBremerton School District · 11.1 mi away291st of 437
ELA 44% ▼26 · Math 16% ▼28Compare
What school district is North Kitsap High School in?
North Kitsap High School is part of the North Kitsap School District district in Poulsbo, Washington.
Is North Kitsap High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks North Kitsap High School 64th of 437 Washington high schools (better than 85% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of North Kitsap High School?
White 62%, Hispanic 19%, Two or more races 10%, Asian 5% (1,097 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near North Kitsap High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98370 is $675K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.