Top Rankings
Everett School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 6,000 students in Everett School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public high schools in Washington.
Public High Schools in Everett School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 65% statewide average).
Public High School in Everett School District have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Henry M. Jackson High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
33 Schools
856 Schools
# Students
20,489 Students
388,516 Students
# Teachers
1,069 Teachers
18,642 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Everett School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#39 out of 307 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
49%
Graduation Rate
91%
83.8%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)34.5%
34.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.75
0.68
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
2%
Showing 2006–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
22%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
22%
26%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
39%
49%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
10%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,896 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,173. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,405 is less than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$428 MM
$23,221 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$418 MM
$23,150 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$20,896
$21,173
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$20,405
$21,108
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Everett School District Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Henry M. Jackson High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1508 136th St. Se
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 385-7000
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 385-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,148 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Port Gardner
Alternative School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3516 Rucker Ave.
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 385-5150
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 385-5150
Gr: K-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Cascade High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 E. Casino Rd.
Everett, WA 98203
(425) 385-6000
Everett, WA 98203
(425) 385-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,651 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Everett High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2416 Colby Ave.
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 385-4400
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 385-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,643 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Special Services
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3900 Broadway
Everett, WA 98213
(425) 385-5251
Everett, WA 98213
(425) 385-5251
Gr: PK-12 | 95 students Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #66.
Sequoia High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3516 Rucker Ave.
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 385-5100
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 385-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Everett Reengagement Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
3900 Broadway
Everett, WA 98213
(425) 385-4071
Everett, WA 98213
(425) 385-4071
Gr: 9-12 | 183 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
Everett Virtual Academy
Alternative School
3900 Broadway
Everett, WA 98213
(425) 385-4071
Everett, WA 98213
(425) 385-4071
Gr: 6-12 | 45 students Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
Nw Learning Center
Alternative School
4407 172nd St Ne
Everett, WA 98213
(425) 385-5250
Everett, WA 98213
(425) 385-5250
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
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