Enrollment
174
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Snohomish, WA
Aim High School
Federal NCES profile for Aim High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530802002068
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aim High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Snohomish · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.9:1
- large classes for Washington
- 34.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Aim High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aim High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Snohomish, WA.
School address
District: Snohomish School District · Washington
NCES ID 530802002068 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.2%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Aim High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Aim High School
Aim High School is a mid-sized high school in Snohomish, Washington, enrolling 174 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.9:1 is larger than about 94% of Washington schools and 41% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 174 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 110 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #100, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 35/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 174 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Snohomish's high schools, it stands alongside Glacier Peak High School (1,642 students): Aim High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (24.9:1 vs 24.9:1).
Snohomish School District also operates Glacier Peak High School (1,642 students) and Snohomish High School (1,496 students) alongside Aim High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Aim High School compares
Aim High School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.9:1 | ▲ 41% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.2% | ▼ 24% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 174 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.9:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
174
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.9:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 94% in Washington - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
44.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,136
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 174 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 79.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 5.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 79.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.2, Aim High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Snohomish School District, which includes Aim High School.
$16,136
Per student
-17%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.1%
State 60.7%
Federal 7.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Aim High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glacier Peak High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Snohomish High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dutch Hill Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Little Cedars Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aim High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,642
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,496
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in Snohomish
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~174 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Aim High School
How many students attend Aim High School?
Aim High School has 174 students enrolled. It is a high school in Snohomish, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aim High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aim High School is 24.9:1, which is 41% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aim High School?
34.2% of students at Aim High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aim High School?
The largest demographic group at Aim High School is White at 79.4% of enrollment, in Snohomish, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aim High School?
Aim High School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Aim High School rank among high schools in Snohomish?
By Resource Investment Index, Aim High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Snohomish, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Snohomish on the city page.
Is Aim High School a good school?
Aim High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Snohomish School District?
Besides Aim High School, Snohomish School District also operates Glacier Peak High School (1,642 students), Snohomish High School (1,496 students), and Centennial Middle School (734 students). See the Snohomish School District district page for the complete list.
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