Barker Creek Community School

1400 McWilliams Road
Bremerton, WA 98311

530 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Barker Creek Community School, located in Bremerton, Washington, operates as an alternative high school within the Central Kitsap School District. Designed to serve students who may thrive in a non-traditional educational environment, the school focuses on providing a personalized approach to learning. By maintaining smaller class sizes and fostering close relationships between students and staff, Barker Creek aims to support students in overcoming academic or personal hurdles to meet graduation requirements and prepare for life after high school.

The school emphasizes a flexible and supportive culture, prioritizing student engagement and individual progress over a rigid, one-size-fits-all curriculum. Its mission is centered on building a community where students feel connected, empowered, and capable of achieving their academic goals. Through specialized instruction and a focus on social-emotional growth, Barker Creek serves as a vital resource for students looking for an alternative path to earning their diploma in a setting that values their unique needs and aspirations.

530

Total Students

15.8

Full-Time Teachers

33.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Barker Creek Community School
Demographic	Student Count
White	333
Hispanic	65
Black	15
Asian	12
Two or More	91
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	7

White
333 (63.4 %)
Two or More
91 (17.3 %)
Hispanic
65 (12.4 %)
Black
15 (2.9 %)
Asian
12 (2.3 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Central Kitsap School District
Phone:	(360)662-2570
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	530
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	33.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	203
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 8

Grade 1 14

Grade 2 24

Grade 3 19

Grade 4 18

Grade 5 24

Grade 6 15

Grade 7 22

Grade 8 25

Grade 9 28

Grade 10 78