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#517 of 2,228 schools in WA

Top 23% in state

Henry M. Jackson High School

High School · Everett School District · Mill Creek, WA

An Everett School District high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1508 136th St. SE, Mill Creek, WA 98012

  • Math 55% vs WA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 85% vs WA 56% (2024)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.15 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.2Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency54.8% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency85.2% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg+23.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+24 pts
Overall Proficiency70% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+10.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile87th
College Readiness9.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation40.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.4:1
District spending per student$18,396
Chronic Absenteeism31.5%

Students at Henry M. Jackson High School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency55%(2024 SBA)
School
State
36%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency85%(2024 SBA)
School
State
56%(2024 SBA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 70% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
56%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
86%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
90%
ELA
94%
2014
Math
66%
ELA
83%
2015
Math
63%
ELA
95%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
94%
2017
Math
58%
ELA
85%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
87%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
87%
2022
ELA
85%
2024
Math
55%
ELA
85%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 89% (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

26.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Henry M. Jackson 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 37Car-Dependent
  • Bike 56Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,982/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mill Creek), 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

$141,653

Median home value

$811,500

Median rent

$2,279/mo

College educated

55.7%

Homeownership

66.5%

Poverty rate

4.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98012; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
40.3% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics16sports offered
7 boys'·9 girls'·30 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Archbishop Murphy High SchoolPrivate · tuition7.0private9–121.5 mi446Compare →
Mariner High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.59–121.6 mi2,100Compare →
Valley View Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–122.6 mi21Compare →
Washington Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition8.1private5–122.9 mi33Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Everett School District

Schools in district
33
Rank in district
#15 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

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

About Henry M. Jackson High School

Henry M. Jackson High School is a public high school in Mill Creek, WA, part of Everett School District, serving approximately 2,157 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #517 of 2,228 schools in WA.

State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Henry M. Jackson High School

What grades does Henry M. Jackson High School serve?

Henry M. Jackson High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Henry M. Jackson High School?

Henry M. Jackson High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,157 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry M. Jackson High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Henry M. Jackson High School is 23.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Henry M. Jackson High School rank in WA?

Henry M. Jackson High School ranks #517 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Henry M. Jackson High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Henry M. Jackson High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Henry M. Jackson High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Henry M. Jackson High School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Henry M. Jackson High School a charter school?

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

Is Henry M. Jackson High School a Title I school?

No, Henry M. Jackson High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Henry M. Jackson High School?

26.9% of students at Henry M. Jackson 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
2,157
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
92
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Snohomish County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.5%
Area population (ZIP 98012)
76,123
Area average commute
32.7 min
Area median age
35.9
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 98012; 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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