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Cascade High School

High School · Everett School District · Everett, WA

An Everett School District high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

801 E. Casino Rd., Everett, WA 98203

  • Math 31% vs WA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 61% vs WA 56% (2024)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.15 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.6Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30.7% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61.3% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-0.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.1 pts
Overall Proficiency46% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+6.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile64th
College Readiness9.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation27.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.1:1
District spending per student$18,396
Chronic Absenteeism49.9%

Students at Cascade High School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

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2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency31%(2024 SBA)
School
State
36%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency61%(2024 SBA)
School
State
56%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 46% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
45%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
64%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
80%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
41%
ELA
88%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
89%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
73%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
73%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
73%
2022
ELA
65%
2024
Math
31%
ELA
61%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 29 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

59.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Cascade High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Seattle map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 68Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 44Some Transit
  • Bike 75Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,500/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Everett), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$101,505

Median home value

$575,300

Median rent

$1,761/mo

College educated

34%

Homeownership

67.1%

Poverty rate

8.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98203; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
27.5% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics16sports offered
7 boys'·9 girls'·25 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mukilteo Reengagement Academy Open DoorsEnrollment path unverified7.59–121.3 mi76Compare →
Aces High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.69–121.4 mi178Compare →
Special ServicesEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–121.5 mi49Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Everett School District

Schools in district
33
Rank in district
#25 of 30
District spending per student
$18,396NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cascade High School is listed in Everett School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cascade High School

Cascade High School is a public high school in Everett, WA, part of Everett School District, serving approximately 1,702 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,130 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cascade High School

What grades does Cascade High School serve?

Cascade High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Cascade High School?

Cascade High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,702 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cascade High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Cascade High School is 22.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cascade High School rank in WA?

Cascade High School ranks #1,130 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Cascade High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cascade High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Cascade High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cascade High School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Cascade High School a charter school?

No, Cascade High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cascade High School a Title I school?

No, Cascade High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cascade High School?

59.7% of students at Cascade High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,702
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
77
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Snohomish County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
49.9%
Area population (ZIP 98203)
35,356
Area average commute
26 min
Area median age
40.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98203; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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