- Enrollment
- 1,496
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Snohomish, WA
Glacier Peak High School
Federal NCES profile for Glacier Peak 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 530802003217
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glacier Peak High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Snohomish · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.9:1
- large classes for Washington
- 12.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Glacier Peak High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glacier Peak High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Snohomish, WA.
School address
District: Snohomish School District · Washington
NCES ID 530802003217 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Glacier Peak High School held near 1,630 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 66.3 → 68.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 530802003217 · Snohomish, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,642 enr · 24.9:1 · 12.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Snohomish High School (1,496 students)
Glacier Peak High School held near 1,630 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 66.3 → 68.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Glacier Peak High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Glacier Peak High School
1,642 students
- Snohomish High
Snohomish High School
1,496 students
- Centennial Mid
Centennial Middle School
734 students
- Dutch Hill Ele
Dutch Hill Elementary
694 students
- Little Cedars 646
Little Cedars Elementary School
646 students
- Valley View Mi 641
Valley View Middle School
641 students
What this shows Glacier Peak High School reports 1,642 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glacier Peak High School compares
Glacier Peak 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 | 24.9:1 | ▲ 41% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.4% | ▼ 72% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,642 | top 3% | - | - |
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.
1,642
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; 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
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,157
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 411 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 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 61.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Asian 12.5%
Two or More 8.7%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 61.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, Glacier Peak High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Snohomish School District reports $17,157 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Glacier Peak High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snohomish High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dutch Hill Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Little Cedars Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley View Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glacier Peak High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Snohomish
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,642 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Glacier Peak High School
How many students attend Glacier Peak High School?
Glacier Peak High School has 1,642 students enrolled. It is a high school in Snohomish, WA. CCD year-over-year: 1,630 (2022-23) → 1,630 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glacier Peak High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glacier Peak 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 Glacier Peak High School?
12.4% of students at Glacier Peak High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glacier Peak High School?
The largest demographic group at Glacier Peak High School is White at 61.0% of enrollment, in Snohomish, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glacier Peak High School?
Glacier Peak 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 Glacier Peak High School rank among high schools in Snohomish?
By Resource Investment Index, Glacier Peak High School ranks #2 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.
What other schools are in Snohomish School District?
Besides Glacier Peak High School, Snohomish School District also operates Snohomish High School (1,496 students), Centennial Middle School (734 students), and Dutch Hill Elementary (694 students). See the Snohomish School District district page for the complete list.