- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Everett, WA
Cascade High School
Federal NCES profile for Cascade High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530267000391
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cascade High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #7 of 9
- high schools in Everett · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Washington
- 51.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Cascade High School has class sizes larger than 78% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cascade High School ranks #7 of 9 high schools in Everett, WA.
School address
District: Everett School District · Washington
NCES ID 530267000391 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-91 students YoY
Cascade High School shrank from 1,793 students in 2022-23 to 1,702 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 83.5 → 77.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-91 students YoY 530267000391 · Everett, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,651 enr · 19.9:1 · 51.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Henry M. Jackson High School (2,148 students)
Cascade High School shrank from 1,793 students in 2022-23 to 1,702 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 83.5 → 77.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Cascade High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Henry M. Jacks
Henry M. Jackson High School
2,148 students
- This school
Cascade High School
1,651 students
- Everett High S
Everett High School
1,643 students
- Gateway Middle
Gateway Middle School
1,057 students
- Heatherwood Mi
Heatherwood Middle School
1,031 students
- Eisenhower Mid
Eisenhower Middle School
914 students
What this shows Cascade High School reports 1,651 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cascade High School compares
Cascade High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.9:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.7% | ▲ 15% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,651 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,651
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 78% in Washington - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$18,396
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 330 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.7%
Hispanic or Latino 28.5%
Asian 17.0%
Two or More 7.9%
African American 7.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 37.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.6, Cascade High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Everett School District reports $18,396 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cascade High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry M. Jackson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Everett High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gateway Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heatherwood Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cascade High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,643
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,031
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Everett
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Mariner High School
Standard public school
2,106 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Everett High School
Standard public school
1,643 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Everett Reengagement Academy
Alternative education program
183 students
Sequoia High School
Alternative education program
145 students 6.6:1 students per teacher
Aces High School
Alternative education program
130 students 10:1 students per teacher
Mukilteo Virtual Academy
Standard public school
114 students 8.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,651 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cascade High School
How many students attend Cascade High School?
Cascade High School has 1,651 students enrolled. It is a high school in Everett, WA. CCD year-over-year: 1,793 (2022-23) → 1,702 (2023-24), down 91.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cascade High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cascade High School is 19.9:1, which is 13% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cascade High School?
51.7% of students at Cascade High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cascade High School?
The largest demographic group at Cascade High School is White at 37.7% of enrollment, in Everett, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cascade High School?
Cascade High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cascade High School rank among high schools in Everett?
By Resource Investment Index, Cascade High School ranks #7 of 9 high schools in Everett, 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 Everett on the city page.
What other schools are in Everett School District?
Besides Cascade High School, Everett School District also operates Henry M. Jackson High School (2,148 students), Everett High School (1,643 students), and Gateway Middle School (1,057 students). See the Everett School District district page for the complete list.