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Catalyst Public Schools vs. West Hills S.t.e.m. Academy

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School Overview

School
Catalyst Public Schools
1305 Ironsides Ave
Bremerton, WA 98310
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
West Hills S.t.e.m. Academy
520 S National Ave
Bremerton, WA 98312
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 483 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Catalyst Public Schools ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 329 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 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-5
Total Students
483 students
329 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Catalyst Public Schools over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at West Hills S.t.e.m. Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Catalyst Public Schools.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at West Hills S.t.e.m. Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Catalyst Public Schools over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at West Hills S.t.e.m. Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Catalyst Public Schools with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Catalyst Public Schools and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at West Hills S.t.e.m. Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bremerton School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#661 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
#1676 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Catalyst Public Schools, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of West Hills S.t.e.m. Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45%
(Top 50% in WA)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Catalyst Public Schools who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Catalyst Public Schools and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Hills S.t.e.m. Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bremerton School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 30% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
30%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Hills S.t.e.m. Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bremerton School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-59%
(Top 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Catalyst Public Schools by grade.
This chart displays the students of West Hills S.t.e.m. Academy by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
11
Kindergarten Students
58
63
Grade 1 Students
55
62
Grade 2 Students
53
59
Grade 3 Students
59
43
Grade 4 Students
59
48
Grade 5 Students
50
43
Grade 6 Students
48
-
Grade 7 Students
53
-
Grade 8 Students
48
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Catalyst Public Schools, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Catalyst Public Schools and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at West Hills S.t.e.m. Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Bremerton School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Catalyst Public Schools, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Catalyst Public Schools and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at West Hills S.t.e.m. Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bremerton School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
17%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Catalyst Public Schools, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Catalyst Public Schools and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at West Hills S.t.e.m. Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bremerton School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
8%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Catalyst Public Schools, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Catalyst Public Schools and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at West Hills S.t.e.m. Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bremerton School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
60%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Catalyst Public Schools, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Catalyst Public Schools and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at West Hills S.t.e.m. Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bremerton School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Catalyst Public Schools, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Catalyst Public Schools and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at West Hills S.t.e.m. Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Bremerton School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Two or more races
11%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Catalyst Public Schools, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Catalyst Public Schools and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at West Hills S.t.e.m. Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bremerton School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.60
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of Catalyst Public Schools, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Catalyst Public Schools and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of West Hills S.t.e.m. Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bremerton School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
73%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Catalyst Public Schools, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Catalyst Public Schools and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at West Hills S.t.e.m. Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bremerton School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
(22-23 School Year Data)
7%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Catalyst Public Schools, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Catalyst Public Schools and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at West Hills S.t.e.m. Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bremerton School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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