For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,960 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 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Port Orchard, WA (2026)
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 | 2,448 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 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
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 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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 51% (majority Hispanic).
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