- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Seattle, WA
Evergreen High School
Federal NCES profile for Evergreen High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530354000526
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Evergreen High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 6
- high schools in Seattle · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Washington
- 65.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Evergreen High School has class sizes larger than 76% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Evergreen High School ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Seattle, WA.
School address
District: Highline School District · Washington
NCES ID 530354000526 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Evergreen High School held near 1,066 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.1 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+30 students YoY 530354000526 · Seattle, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,080 enr · 19.6:1 · 65.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Rainier High School (1,846 students)
Evergreen High School held near 1,066 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.1 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Evergreen High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mount Rainier
Mount Rainier High School
1,846 students
- Highline High
Highline High School
1,423 students
- This school
Evergreen High School
1,080 students
- Glacier Middle
Glacier Middle School
803 students
- Cascade Middle 671
Cascade Middle School
671 students
- Tyee High Scho 644
Tyee High School
644 students
What this shows Evergreen High School reports 1,080 students on the CCD universe file.
How Evergreen High School compares
Evergreen High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.8% | ▲ 46% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,080 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,080
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Washington - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.9%
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
$20,594
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.6%
Asian 21.1%
African American 13.2%
Two or More 6.2%
White 6.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Evergreen High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Highline School District reports $20,594 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Evergreen High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Rainier High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highline High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glacier Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cascade Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tyee High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Evergreen High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,423
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Seattle
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Lincoln High School
Standard public school
1,770 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Summit Public School: Sierra
Standard public school
214 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
New Start
Alternative education program
142 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Interagency Open Doors
Alternative education program
132 students
Puget Sound Skills Center
Vocational / career-technical school
3 students
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 (~1,080 students)
Frequently asked questions about Evergreen High School
How many students attend Evergreen High School?
Evergreen High School has 1,080 students enrolled. It is a high school in Seattle, WA. CCD year-over-year: 1,036 (2022-23) → 1,066 (2023-24), nearly flat (+30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Evergreen High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Evergreen High School is 19.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Evergreen High School?
65.8% of students at Evergreen High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Evergreen High School?
The largest demographic group at Evergreen High School is Hispanic or Latino at 50.6% of enrollment, in Seattle, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Evergreen High School?
Evergreen High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Evergreen High School rank among high schools in Seattle?
By Resource Investment Index, Evergreen High School ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Seattle, 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 Seattle on the city page.
What other schools are in Highline School District?
Besides Evergreen High School, Highline School District also operates Mount Rainier High School (1,846 students), Highline High School (1,423 students), and Glacier Middle School (803 students). See the Highline School District district page for the complete list.