North Kitsap High School

I am very concerned. I haven't checked this site in years. But it seems the school's in Poulsbo are declining! I moved our family here all the way from Arizona. We did extensive research about the quality of schools in Poulsbo. And at the time that rating was pretty good. I am worried now that my children are almost done with elementary that they are going to be entering into a less than satisfactory middle school and high school. Is this the case? Many of the reviews here are outdated. Can anyone offer up some current information please? I am rating the school "average" because I have to rate something and I honestly have no idea how it is. I figure an "average" rating won't hurt or help undeserved.
--Submitted by a parent

It has a highly-trained staff, an excellent AP program, and a reform-minded principal.

North Kitsap lacks honors curriculum and true preparation for college.
--Submitted by a parent

Greatest school and top morals and good school spirit. North Kitsap High School is the best in the west
--Submitted by a parent

I have attended North Kitsap Schools sence i was in kindergarden. I am just now entering North Kitsap High School as a freshmen , and i love it so far. My older sister was in the North Kitsap School district scence she was in kindergarden and she graduated in 2005 she is now attending Portland State University. From what I have read people on this website think that the school district is not acceptable, but I disagree. I just wanted to let everyone know that I think that this is a great place to send your children to learn . All of my family agrees that this is a wonderful place for school.
--Submitted by a student

I had to transfer to a new school. The teachers seemed to not care if I learned anything or not. I still live in the area, but plan on sending my kids to a different school.

My kids attended North Kitsap schools. The schools were nice, but the teachers need some help themselves as they don't know how to help struggling students. So glad my kids no longer attend NOrth Kitsap schools.
--Submitted by a parent

I am in the military and my kids have been in schools across the country. My family chose NK based on an impression that the quality of education here was the best on the peninsula and comparable to our experience in VA. We were wrong. NK schools have good teachers, but there are serious problems at the high school. The facility is unsatisfactory. My child does not have a book locker (in fact hardly any student has one). She relies on storing her books in her car. Tar fumes fill the school during their current renovation. Women's lacrosse is not supported by the school district, despite their team winning a state championship recently (the only state championship of any kind in their history). The community is ultimately to blame. Citizens here believe their taxes are high, when in fact they are not.
--Submitted by a parent

Quality of school administration has increased tremendously in the past twelve months. As a result, teaching quality has increased as well. We are still working on academics and achievement, overall, but progress is being made, and the 'new' North (post split with Kingston High School) will be a better educational institution as a result of those changes. Additional parent support is strongly encouraged during this transition time. Opportunities to participate through PTA and various Boosters organizations (Band, Sports and Drama) are available and should be utilized.
--Submitted by a parent

There has been incredible improvement in quality of teaching, leadership of the school and in student safety and morale. With the new principal, it's like a new school. The school will be split next year as Kingston High School opens. Kids who are staying at NKHS are excited. Kids who are going to KHS are excited. Both will be excellent high schools.
--Submitted by a parent