Enrollment
1,643
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Everett, WA
Everett High School
Federal NCES profile for Everett High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530267000395
👥 S:T ratio 19
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Everett High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #6 of 9
- high schools in Everett · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Washington
- 55.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Everett High School has class sizes larger than 80% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Everett High School ranks #6 of 9 high schools in Everett, WA.
School address
District: Everett School District · Washington
NCES ID 530267000395 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
81.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.9%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Everett High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Everett High School
Everett High School is a higher-need, large high school in Everett, Washington, enrolling 1,643 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 55.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,643 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 51 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #21.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 68/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 329 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Everett's high schools, it stands alongside Mariner High School (2,106 students): Everett High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.3:1 vs 20.1:1).
Everett School District also operates Henry M. Jackson High School (2,148 students) and Cascade High School (1,651 students) alongside Everett 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 Everett High School compares
Everett 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.9% | ▲ 24% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,643 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,643
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in Washington - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.7%
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 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 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 46.8%
Hispanic or Latino 29.6%
Two or More 9.3%
Asian 5.7%
African American 4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, Everett High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Everett School District, which includes Everett 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 Everett 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 |
| Cascade 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 Everett 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
- 1,651
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
Cascade High School
Standard public school
1,651 students 19.9:1 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 (~1,643 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Everett High School
How many students attend Everett High School?
Everett High School has 1,643 students enrolled. It is a high school in Everett, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Everett High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Everett High School is 20.3:1, which is 15% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Everett High School?
55.9% of students at Everett High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Everett High School?
The largest demographic group at Everett High School is White at 46.8% of enrollment, in Everett, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Everett High School?
Everett High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Everett High School rank among high schools in Everett?
By Resource Investment Index, Everett High School ranks #6 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 Everett High School a good school?
Everett High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% 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 Everett High School, Everett School District also operates Henry M. Jackson High School (2,148 students), Cascade High School (1,651 students), and Gateway Middle School (1,057 students). See the Everett School District district page for the complete list.
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