For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,932 students in Port Orchard, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in Port Orchard, WA are South Kitsap High School, Explorer Academy and Kitsap Co Detention Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Port Orchard, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Port Orchard have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public high schools.
Port Orchard, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Kitsap High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Port Orchard, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Kitsap High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
425 Mitchell Ave
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 874-5600
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 874-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,417 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Explorer Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1723 Wolves Dr
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3605
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3605
Gr: K-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Kitsap Co Detention Center
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1338 Sw Old Clifton Rd
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 337-5401
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 337-5401
Gr: 8-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Discovery
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2150 Fircrest Dr Se
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3680
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3680
Gr: 9-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Port Orchard, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Madrona Heights School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2150 Fircrest Dr Se
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 876-7333
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 876-7333
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Port Orchard, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in Port Orchard, WA include South Kitsap High School, Explorer Academy and Kitsap Co Detention Center.
How many public high schools are located in Port Orchard?
4 public high schools are located in Port Orchard.
What is the racial composition of students in Port Orchard?
Port Orchard public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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