Chief Kitsap Academy

84 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Chief Kitsap Academy (CKA) is a unique, tribal-operated public school located in Poulsbo, Washington, serving students in grades 6 through 12. Operated by the Suquamish Tribe, the academy is designed to provide a culturally responsive educational environment that integrates rigorous academic standards with the traditions, language, and heritage of the Suquamish people. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to learning, focusing on the social, emotional, and intellectual development of its students while maintaining strong connections to the local tribal community.

The academy is characterized by its small class sizes and a supportive atmosphere that fosters close relationships between students and staff. By blending state-required curriculum with Indigenous knowledge and place-based learning, Chief Kitsap Academy aims to prepare students not only for post-secondary education and career success but also to become active, culturally grounded leaders within their community. The school serves as a vital resource for both tribal and non-tribal students in the area, promoting inclusivity and respect for the ancestral lands on which it resides.

Total Students

14.2

Full-Time Teachers

5.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chief Kitsap Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	7
Two or More	23
American Indian	47

American Indian
47 (56.0 %)
Two or More
23 (27.4 %)
White
7 (8.3 %)
Hispanic
7 (8.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Suquamish Tribal Education Department
Phone:	(360)394-8566
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	84
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	45
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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

Grade 6 6

Grade 7 8

Grade 8 15

Grade 9 15

Grade 10 14

Grade 11 11

Grade 12 15