Bremerton High School is a four-year public secondary school in the port city of Bremerton, Washington, west across Puget Sound from Seattle, in the Bremerton School District.
Serving 1,263 students in grades 9-12, Bremerton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,263 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: 74% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bremerton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Bremerton High School's student population of 1,263 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,263 students
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Year Founded
1921
Colors
Royal blue, Gold
School Rankings
Bremerton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bremerton High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1575 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
9%
Hispanic
27%
27%
Black
6%
5%
White
43%
47%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
15%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
74%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Knight
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bremerton High School's ranking?
Bremerton High School is ranked #1575 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Bremerton High School often compared to?
Bremerton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Kitsap High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bremerton High School?
The graduation rate of Bremerton High School is 74%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Bremerton High School?
1,263 students attend Bremerton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Bremerton High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bremerton High School?
Bremerton High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bremerton High School offer ?
Bremerton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bremerton High School part of?
Bremerton High School is part of Bremerton School District.
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