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West Sound Academy is an independent college preparatory IB World School serving grades 6–12, offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in the junior and senior years. The campus spans 20 acres in Poulsbo, Kitsap County, Washington, with views of Liberty Bay and the Olympic National Park. Classrooms and studios include light-filled spaces for technology, design, music and theater, along with two science labs; outdoor spaces include walking trails, an amphitheater, a sports field, a basketball court, and a maker's playground. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8:1, with an average class size of 15 and typical class sizes ranging from 8 to 21. Students participate in community service, and the school supports activity opportunities such as a Knowledge Bowl team through its Brain Sports program.
West Sound Academy has a Parent Guardian Association (PGA) that engages parents and guardians in school life. PGA meetings are held on campus, including events such as the PGA meeting on November 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM. The PGA supports volunteer opportunities and school initiatives, and parents can contact the association at mstrum@westsoundacademy.org for involvement.
West Sound Academy is an independent private school in Poulsbo, Washington, United States, offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP). The school serves students in grades 6 through 12 and operates as an IB World School. The campus is located at 16571 Creative Drive NE, Poulsbo, WA 98370. With a focus on the IB DP, the school provides a continuous program for middle and high school students within the United States. This arrangement supports a consistent IB experience as students progress from early adolescence to late adolescence within the same IB framework. As an independent school, West Sound Academy emphasizes its IB curriculum within a U.S. educational setting. Prospective families seeking an internationally oriented preparation for secondary education will find the DP central to the school's offerings. The campus environment supports collaboration, guided inquiry, and global citizenship as part of West Sound Academy's commitment to preparing students for education paths.
