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Snohomish School District

Washington · Public School District
17
Schools
9,385
Students
$18,590
Per-Pupil Spend
+30% nat'l
22.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-29pp vs nat'l
90.2%
Graduation Rate
+3.7pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Snohomish School District is a public school district in Washington serving 9,385 students across 17 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 90.2% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,590 is above average for a US public school district. Only 23% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 45/100.

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All Schools (17)
Elementary Schools9 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cascade View ElementaryKG–06366
Cathcart ElementaryKG–06434
Central Emerson ElementaryKG–06461
Dutch Hill ElementaryKG–06653
Little Cedars Elementary SchoolKG–06610
Machias ElementaryKG–06606
Riverview ElementaryKG–06466
Seattle Hill ElementaryKG–06583
Totem FallsKG–06393
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Centennial Middle School07–08720
Valley View Middle School07–08637
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
AIM High School09–12146
Glacier Peak High School09–121,630
High School Re Entry09–124
Snohomish High School09–121,565
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Parent PartnershipKG–12102
Snohomish CenterKG–129
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,590+30% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
61%
32%
State
60.7%
Local (property tax)
32.1%
Federal
7.3%

State funding accounts for 61% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
17
Schools
9,385
Students
23%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.2%
Opportunity Score45/100
StateWashington →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.2% graduation rate — 3.7 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $18,590 per pupil — 30% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 23% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Range of school options
With 17 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Snohomish School District?
Snohomish School District has 17 public schools, serving a total of 9,385 students.
What is the graduation rate for Snohomish School District?
The graduation rate is 90.2%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Snohomish School District spend per student?
Snohomish School District spends $18,590 per pupil — 30% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Snohomish School District?
23% of students in Snohomish School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Snohomish School District?
No, Snohomish School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Snohomish School District serve?
Snohomish School District serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Snohomish School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Snohomish School District is 45/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
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.