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#114 of 381 private schools in WA

Top 30% of private schools

Archbishop Murphy High School

High School

12911 39TH AVE SE, Everett, WA 98208

Private

Enrollment

446

Student-Teacher

11.3:1

Score

7.0

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Washington private schools

#114 of 381

In Everett

#2 of 7

public schools

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7.0/10

High School in Everett · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Archbishop Murphy High School

Archbishop Murphy High School is a private high school in Everett, WA. Archbishop Murphy High School serves approximately 446 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Archbishop Murphy High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #114 of 381 private schools in WA.

How it compares1.2 pts above WA schools
  • This school 7.0 · Very Good
  • WA avg 5.8

What Parents Should Know

Archbishop Murphy High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Archbishop Murphy High School compares to 12 public schools serving similar grades in Everett, WA

Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
This School
vs
22.4:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
446
This School
vs
523
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.0
This School
vs
6.1
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 63.7% vs 0%
Hispanic 9.9% vs 0%
Asian 7.4% vs 0%
Black 3.6% vs 0%
Archbishop Murphy High School Everett Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Archbishop Murphy High School (this school) 7.0
Mariner High School 4.5
Cascade High School 6.3
ACES High School 4.6
Mukilteo Reengagement Academy Open Doors 7.5
Special Services 5.6
Everett Reengagement Academy 8.3
Special Services 6.5
Port Gardner 7.0
Sequoia High School 4.4
Everett High School 6.5
Snohomish Detention Center
NW Learning Center

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in WA.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B 6.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 11.3:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+ 6.5 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 6.6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,188
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A- 7.7 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 54%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.3 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 446
View data sources

Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in WA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 63.7%
Two or More 12.3%
Hispanic 9.9%
Asian 7.4%
Black 3.6%
Native American 2.2%
Pacific Islander 0.9%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

12911 39TH AVE SE, Everett, WA 98208

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Archbishop Murphy High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Henry M. Jackson High School (rated 7.7/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Mill Creek), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Glacier Peak High School (rated 7.0/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Snohomish), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Everett, see our Everett schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.3 mi
School Distance Rating
Penny Creek Elementary Everett 0.1 mi 8.9
SMALL WORLD MONTESSORI Everett 0.4 mi
Seattle Hill Elementary Everett 0.7 mi 8.2
Mill Creek Elementary Mill Creek 1.4 mi 8.7
Monroe Elementary Everett 1.5 mi 8.5
Silver Lake Elementary Everett 1.3 mi 6.4
Silver Firs Elementary Everett 1.5 mi 8.8
VALLEY VIEW CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Everett 2.0 mi
Forest View Elementary School Everett 1.9 mi 9.0
Henry M. Jackson High School Mill Creek 1.5 mi 7.7
Eisenhower Middle School Everett 1.9 mi 6.1
Heatherwood Middle School Mill Creek 1.6 mi 7.6
Gateway Middle School Everett 2.1 mi 7.6
Totem Falls Snohomish 1.8 mi 7.7
Cedar Wood Elementary Bothell 2.6 mi 8.8
Jefferson Elementary Everett 2.6 mi 8.8
Tambark Creek Elementary School Bothell 3.1 mi 9.3
Woodside Elementary Bothell 2.9 mi 7.7
Glacier Peak High School Snohomish 2.2 mi 7.0
Little Cedars Elementary School Snohomish 2.3 mi 8.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 98208 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$102,546

Median Home Value

$641,300

Median Rent

$1,859/mo

Population

60,616

College Educated

34.3%

Homeownership

68.4%

Avg Commute

27.6 min

Poverty Rate

9.5%

Median Age

37.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Archbishop Murphy High School

What grades does Archbishop Murphy High School serve?

Archbishop Murphy High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Archbishop Murphy High School?

Archbishop Murphy High School has an enrollment of approximately 446 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Archbishop Murphy High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Archbishop Murphy High School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Archbishop Murphy High School rank in WA?

Archbishop Murphy High School ranks #114 of 381 private schools in WA.

What is Archbishop Murphy High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Archbishop Murphy High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Archbishop Murphy High School a private school?

Yes, Archbishop Murphy High School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Archbishop Murphy High School a religious school?

Archbishop Murphy High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
22 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
53 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
446
Gender Split
54% M / 46% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.6 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Snohomish County

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