North Kitsap Online Academy & Parent Assisted Learning

pal.nkschools.org/

102 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

The **PAL Program** (Partners in Alternative Learning), located in Kingston, Washington, is an alternative educational offering within the North Kitsap School District designed to provide flexibility for students who thrive outside of a traditional classroom environment. The program functions as a partnership between the school and families, allowing students to pursue a personalized path to graduation while maintaining strong support from certified teachers. It is particularly well-suited for students seeking a self-paced, independent learning experience that accommodates unique schedules or specific academic needs.

The program emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, blending direct instruction with parent-guided home study. Students at PAL benefit from a smaller, community-focused setting that fosters individualized attention and academic accountability. By offering a hybrid model, the school aims to help students achieve their educational goals while developing the personal responsibility and organizational skills necessary for long-term success, whether they are preparing for college or entering the workforce.

102

Total Students

4.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Kitsap Online Academy & Parent Assisted Learning
Demographic	Student Count
White	66
Hispanic	15
Asian	5
Two or More	13
American Indian	3

White
66 (64.7 %)
Hispanic
15 (14.7 %)
Two or More
13 (12.7 %)
Asian
5 (4.9 %)
American Indian
3 (2.9 %)

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:	North Kitsap School District
Phone:	(360)396-3575
Website:	http://pal.nkschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	102
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	20
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 2

Grade 1 1

Grade 2 5

Grade 3 6

Grade 4 5

Grade 5 8

Grade 6 4

Grade 7 1

Grade 8 8

Grade 9 8

Grade 10 16