Serving 283 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West Hills S.t.e.m. Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 283 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Hills S.t.e.m. Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
West Hills S.t.e.m. Academy's student population of 283 students has declined by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
283 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
West Hills S.t.e.m. Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Hills S.t.e.m. Academy is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1676 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
37%
27%
Black
6%
5%
White
34%
47%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
17%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Hills S.t.e.m. Academy's ranking?
West Hills S.t.e.m. Academy is ranked #1676 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are West Hills S.t.e.m. Academy often compared to?
West Hills S.t.e.m. Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Bremerton Homelink Program by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend West Hills S.t.e.m. Academy?
283 students attend West Hills S.t.e.m. Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of West Hills S.t.e.m. Academy students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Hills S.t.e.m. Academy?
West Hills S.t.e.m. Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does West Hills S.t.e.m. Academy offer ?
West Hills S.t.e.m. Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West Hills S.t.e.m. Academy part of?
West Hills S.t.e.m. Academy is part of Bremerton School District.
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