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%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 6,022 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 40% (versus the Washington public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 65% statewide average).
Public High School in Everett School District have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Henry M. Jackson High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
33 Schools
862 Schools
# Students
20,315 Students
392,615 Students
# Teachers
1,053 Teachers
19,037 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#44 out of 307 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
53%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
49%
Graduation Rate
88%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.68
# American Indian Students
103 Students
6,222 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
4,243 Students
31,721 Students
% Asian Students
21%
8%
# Hispanic Students
4,323 Students
98,262 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
26%
# Black Students
997 Students
18,031 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%
# White Students
8,304 Students
191,731 Students
% White Students
41%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
344 Students
5,281 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
1%
# Two or more races Students
1,902 Students
32,269 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
8%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
443
1,298
# Students in K Grade:
1,517
1,800
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,595
1,949
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,634
2,043
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,581
2,225
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,593
2,376
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,618
2,423
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,578
4,808
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,491
8,534
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,422
10,258
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,454
86,766
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,486
88,756
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,412
87,586
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,491
91,793
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,522 is higher than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,720 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$397 MM
$20,715 MM

Spending
$360 MM
$21,212 MM

Revenue / Student
$19,522
$18,796

Spending / Student
$17,720
$19,246

Best Everett School District Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Henry M. Jackson High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1508 136th St. Se
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 385-7000
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 385-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,157 students
Rank: #22.
Port Gardner
Alternative School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3516 Rucker Ave.
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 385-5150
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 385-5150
Grades: K-12
| 95 students
Rank: #33.
Cascade High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
801 E. Casino Rd.
Everett, WA 98203
(425) 385-6000
Everett, WA 98203
(425) 385-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,702 students
Rank: #44.
Everett High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2416 Colby Ave.
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 385-4400
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 385-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,669 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 107 students
Rank: #66.
Sequoia High School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3516 Rucker Ave.
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 385-5100
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 385-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 138 students
Rank: n/an/a
Everett Reengagement Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
3900 Broadway
Everett, WA 98213
(425) 385-4078
Everett, WA 98213
(425) 385-4078
Grades: 9-12
| 153 students
Rank: n/an/a
Everett Virtual Academy
Alternative School
3700 Federal Ave
Everett, WA 98213
(425) 385-5687
Everett, WA 98213
(425) 385-5687
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
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