Enrollment
1,496
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Snohomish, WA
Snohomish High School
Federal NCES profile for Snohomish 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 530802001328
👥 S:T ratio 12
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Snohomish High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Snohomish · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22:1
- large classes for Washington
- 19.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Snohomish High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Snohomish High School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Snohomish, WA.
School address
District: Snohomish School District · Washington
NCES ID 530802001328 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
68.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.9%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Snohomish High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Snohomish High School
Snohomish High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Snohomish, Washington, enrolling 1,496 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22:1 is larger than about 88% of Washington schools and 25% 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 19.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,496 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 97 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #43.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 43/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 299 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 13 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Snohomish's high schools, it stands alongside Glacier Peak High School (1,642 students): Snohomish High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22:1 vs 24.9:1).
Snohomish School District also operates Glacier Peak High School (1,642 students) and Centennial Middle School (734 students) alongside Snohomish 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 Snohomish High School compares
Snohomish 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 25% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.9% | ▼ 56% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,496 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,496
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.9%
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
22:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 88% in Washington - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 299 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 13 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 73.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 3.5%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 73.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.0, Snohomish High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Snohomish School District, which includes Snohomish 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 Snohomish High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glacier Peak High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Snohomish High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,642
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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 (~1,496 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Snohomish High School
How many students attend Snohomish High School?
Snohomish High School has 1,496 students enrolled. It is a high school in Snohomish, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Snohomish High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Snohomish High School is 22:1, which is 25% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Snohomish High School?
19.9% of students at Snohomish High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Snohomish High School?
The largest demographic group at Snohomish High School is White at 73.6% of enrollment, in Snohomish, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Snohomish High School?
Snohomish 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 Snohomish High School rank among high schools in Snohomish?
By Resource Investment Index, Snohomish High School ranks #1 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 Snohomish High School a good school?
Snohomish High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 Snohomish High School, Snohomish School District also operates Glacier Peak High School (1,642 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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