Enrollment
1,642
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530802003217
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 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 45/100 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
- 45
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.4%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glacier Peak High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glacier Peak High School
Glacier Peak High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Snohomish, Washington, enrolling 1,642 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.9:1 is larger than about 94% of Washington schools and 41% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.4% free-meal eligibility runs 72% below the Washington average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,642 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 64 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #50, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 58/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 411 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Snohomish's high schools, it stands alongside Snohomish High School (1,496 students): Glacier Peak High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.9:1 vs 22:1).
Snohomish School District also operates Snohomish High School (1,496 students) and Centennial Middle School (734 students) alongside Glacier Peak 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 Glacier Peak High School compares
Glacier Peak 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,136
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Snohomish School District, which includes Glacier Peak High School.
$16,136
Per student
-17%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.1%
State 60.7%
Federal 7.3%
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 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
- 1,496
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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.
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 (~1,642 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.9:1)
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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.
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 45/100 (typical 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 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.
Is Glacier Peak High School a good school?
Glacier Peak High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington. 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 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.
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