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Everett High School

2416 Colby Ave., Everett, WA 98201Everett School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
1,606
Students
Total enrolled
98%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 13% vs nat'l
$19,204
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 34% vs nat'l
19.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 28% vs nat'l
45/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,606 students in grades 09–12 in Everett, Washington.
34% above average funding
District spends $19,204 per pupil, 34% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 45th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Everett High School is a very large high in Everett, Washington, serving grades 09–12 with 1,606 students. The district invests $19,204 per student — 34% above the national average of $14,347, with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 57% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The school's 98% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at Everett High School

1,606
Total Students
19.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
57%
Free Lunch
81
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution825 male · 751 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility57%
National avg 52% · 916 students
Student Composition
48%
27%
8%
Asian6%
White48%
Hispanic / Latino27%
Black4%
Multiracial8%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 530267000395

Academic Outcomes at Everett High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
98
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
98%
State avg
82%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
45
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 45th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 60th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 98201

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,204Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$19,204
State avg
$50,309
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,450
Student Support$3,649
Administration$2,304
Operations$2,881
Other$1,920
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $19,204 spent per student, an estimated $8,507 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
65%
24%
State government
64.5%
Local (property tax)
24.4%
Federal programs
11.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 98% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Above-average funding — $19,204/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Penny Creek ElementaryTambark Creek Elementary SchoolCedar Wood ElementaryMill Creek Elementary
+15 more
↓
Middle
Heatherwood Middle SchoolGateway Middle SchoolEvergreen Middle SchoolEisenhower Middle School
+1 more
↓
High School
Henry M. Jackson High SchoolCascade High SchoolSequoia High SchoolEverett Reengagement Academy
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountySnohomish County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictEverett School District →
Phone: (425)385-4400
NCES ID: 530267000395
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Everett seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Everett School District
High
Henry M. Jackson High School
2,155 students · 09–12
● 48 opp22% FRL
High
Cascade High School
1,793 students · 09–12
● 45 opp53% FRL
Mid
Heatherwood Middle School
983 students · 06–08
● 48 opp30% FRL
Mid
Gateway Middle School
949 students · 06–08
● 48 opp15% FRL
Mid
Evergreen Middle School
909 students · 06–08
● 45 opp64% FRL
Mid
Eisenhower Middle School
880 students · 06–08
● 48 opp52% FRL
Elem
Penny Creek Elementary
759 students · PK–05
● 48 opp31% FRL
Elem
Tambark Creek Elementary School
728 students · PK–05
● 48 opp7% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
2416 Colby Ave., Everett, WA 98201
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.