Enrollment
2,148
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Mill Creek, WA
Henry M. Jackson High School
Federal NCES profile for Henry M. Jackson High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530267001726
👥 S:T ratio 7
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henry M. Jackson High School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Mill Creek · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 23.3:1
- large classes for Washington
- 19.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Henry M. Jackson High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henry M. Jackson High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mill Creek, WA.
School address
District: Everett School District · Washington
NCES ID 530267001726 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
92.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.6%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Henry M. Jackson High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Henry M. Jackson High School
Henry M. Jackson High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Mill Creek, Washington, enrolling 2,148 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.3:1 is larger than about 91% of Washington schools and 32% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 19.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,148 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 71 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and Asian (32%) (diversity index 71/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 24 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 215 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
13.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Everett School District also operates Cascade High School (1,651 students) and Everett High School (1,643 students) alongside Henry M. Jackson 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 Henry M. Jackson High School compares
Henry M. Jackson 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 | 23.3:1 | ▲ 32% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.6% | ▼ 56% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,148 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,148
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 91% in Washington - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.8%
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
$17,846
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
Counselors10.0 FTE
Per 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 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 39.0%
Asian 31.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Two or More 10.1%
African American 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 39.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.4, Henry M. Jackson High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Everett School District, which includes Henry M. Jackson 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 Henry M. Jackson High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Everett High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gateway Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heatherwood Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henry M. Jackson High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,651
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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 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 (~2,148 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Henry M. Jackson High School
How many students attend Henry M. Jackson High School?
Henry M. Jackson High School has 2,148 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mill Creek, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry M. Jackson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry M. Jackson High School is 23.3:1, which is 32% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Henry M. Jackson High School?
19.6% of students at Henry M. Jackson High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henry M. Jackson High School?
The largest demographic group at Henry M. Jackson High School is White at 39.0% of enrollment, in Mill Creek, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henry M. Jackson High School?
Henry M. Jackson High School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Henry M. Jackson High School rank among public schools in Mill Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Henry M. Jackson High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mill Creek, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mill Creek on the city page.
Is Henry M. Jackson High School a good school?
Henry M. Jackson High School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 Henry M. Jackson High School, Everett School District also operates Cascade High School (1,651 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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