Enrollment
145
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 530267001765
Sequoia High School — Everett, WA
Federal NCES profile for Sequoia High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 47/100.
👥 Class size 71
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 86
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Everett School District · Washington
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.3:1
vs 17.8:1 Washington avg
-59% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.2%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sequoia High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Sequoia High School reports 145 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 22.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 59% below the Washington state mean of 17.8:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 54% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 60.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 34% above the Washington average and 16% above the national baseline. The school offers 2 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 73 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 50.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Everett School District spends $19,204 per pupil district-wide, below the Washington average of $23,175 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 24.4% from local sources (property taxes), 64.5% from the state, and 11.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sequoia High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Washington state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.3:1 | ▼ 59% | 17.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.2% | ▲ 34% | 45.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 145 | top 22% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
60.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 34% 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
7.3:1
students per teacher
— 59% below state mean
Top 3% in Washington — lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
50.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,204
per pupil, district-wide
— below Washington avg of $23,175
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 73 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 145 Top 22% in Washington — larger than 78% of 2,465 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 22.0
Students per teacher 7.3:1 -59% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 60.2% +34% vs state
NCES ID 530267001765
Student demographics
White 58.0%
Hispanic or Latino 26.0%
Two or More 9.9%
African American 3.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 58.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 73:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 50.3%
In-school suspensions 7
Out-of-school suspensions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Everett School District, which includes Sequoia High School.
$19,204
Per student
-17%
vs Washington
Avg $23,175
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,651
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,643
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,031
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
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Frequently asked questions about Sequoia High School
How many students attend Sequoia High School?
Sequoia High School has 145 students enrolled. It is a high school in Everett, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sequoia High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sequoia High School is 7.3:1, which is 59% lower than the Washington average of 17.8:1 and 54% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sequoia High School?
60.2% of students at Sequoia High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sequoia High School?
The largest demographic group at Sequoia High School is White at 58.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Everett, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sequoia High School?
Sequoia High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.