Enrollment
145
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Everett, WA
Sequoia High School
Federal NCES profile for Sequoia High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530267001765
👥 S:T ratio 74
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 86
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sequoia High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Washington schools.
- #4 of 9
- high schools in Everett · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.6:1
- small classes for Washington
- 60.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sequoia High School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sequoia High School ranks #4 of 9 high schools in Everett, WA.
School address
District: Everett School District · Washington
NCES ID 530267001765 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-63% 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
What stands out at Sequoia High School
Sequoia High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Everett, Washington, enrolling 145 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.6:1, Sequoia High School is leaner than roughly 98% of Washington schools and 63% under the state's 17.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 145 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 112 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #21.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 59/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 73 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Everett's high schools, it stands alongside Mariner High School (2,106 students): Sequoia High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (6.6:1 vs 20.1:1).
Everett School District also operates Henry M. Jackson High School (2,148 students) and Cascade High School (1,651 students) alongside Sequoia 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 Sequoia High School compares
Sequoia 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 | 6.6:1 | ▼ 63% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.2% | ▲ 34% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 145 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.6:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
145
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
6.6:1
students per teacher
- 63% below state mean
Top 2% in Washington - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.3%
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
$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
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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Sequoia High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Everett School District, which includes Sequoia 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 Sequoia High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry M. Jackson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cascade High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Everett High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gateway Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heatherwood Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sequoia High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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
Similar high schools in Everett
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Mariner High School
Standard public school
2,106 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Cascade High School
Standard public school
1,651 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Everett High School
Standard public school
1,643 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Everett Reengagement Academy
Alternative education program
183 students
Aces High School
Alternative education program
130 students 10:1 students per teacher
Mukilteo Virtual Academy
Standard public school
114 students 8.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~145 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.6:1)
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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 6.6:1, which is 63% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 58% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. 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% of enrollment, in Everett, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sequoia High School?
Sequoia High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Sequoia High School rank among high schools in Everett?
By Resource Investment Index, Sequoia High School ranks #4 of 9 high schools in Everett, 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 Everett on the city page.
Is Sequoia High School a good school?
Sequoia High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Washington schools. 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 Sequoia High School, Everett School District also operates Henry M. Jackson High School (2,148 students), Cascade High School (1,651 students), and Everett High School (1,643 students). See the Everett School District district page for the complete list.
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