- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530267001765
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 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 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Washington schools.
- #4 of 9
- high schools in Everett · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Sequoia High School shrank from 161 students in 2022-23 to 138 in 2023-24 (-14.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 20.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 530267001765 · Everett, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
145 enr · 6.6:1 · 60.2% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Henry M. Jackson High School (2,148 students)
Sequoia High School shrank from 161 students in 2022-23 to 138 in 2023-24 (-14.3%). Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 20.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Sequoia High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Henry M. Jacks
Henry M. Jackson High School
2,148 students
- Cascade High S
Cascade High School
1,651 students
- Everett High S
Everett High School
1,643 students
- Gateway Middle
Gateway Middle School
1,057 students
- Heatherwood Mi
Heatherwood Middle School
1,031 students
- This school 145
Sequoia High School
145 students
What this shows Sequoia High School reports 145 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sequoia High School compares
Sequoia High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$18,396
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Everett School District reports $18,396 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~145 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 161 (2022-23) → 138 (2023-24), down 23.
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 57/100 (higher 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 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.
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.