Enrollment
1,651
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530267000391
👥 S:T ratio 20
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 51/100 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
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
83.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cascade High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cascade High School
Cascade High School is a higher-need, large high school in Everett, Washington, enrolling 1,651 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 51.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,651 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 58 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #30.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 22 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 330 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Everett's high schools, it stands alongside Mariner High School (2,106 students): Cascade High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.9:1 vs 20.1:1).
Everett School District also operates Henry M. Jackson High School (2,148 students) and Everett High School (1,643 students) alongside Cascade 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 Cascade High School compares
Cascade 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,846
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Everett School District, which includes Cascade High School.
$17,846
Per student
-8%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 64.5%
Federal 11.0%
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 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
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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
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 (~1,651 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Cascade High School a good school?
Cascade High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington. 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 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.
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