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Snohomish High School

High School · Snohomish School District · Snohomish, WA

A high school in Snohomish, WA where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1316 Fifth Street, Snohomish, WA 98290

  • Math 32% vs WA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 61% vs WA 56% (2024)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.93 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31.9% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61.2% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg+0.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg0 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-13.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
College Readiness3.8Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation15.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.4:1
District spending per student$17,157
Chronic Absenteeism33.8%

Students at Snohomish High School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

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2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency32%(2024 SBA)
School
State
36%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency61%(2024 SBA)
School
State
56%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 23 points since 2018, to 47% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
44%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
84%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
98%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
91%
2017
Math
49%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
58%
ELA
81%
2019
Math
58%
ELA
81%
2022
ELA
71%
2024
Math
32%
ELA
61%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 79% (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

26.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Snohomish 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 83Very Walkable
  • Bike 61Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,773/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Snohomish), 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

$129,656

Median home value

$717,600

Median rent

$1,591/mo

College educated

38.1%

Homeownership

81.5%

Poverty rate

5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98290; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
15.5% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics18sports offered
9 boys'·9 girls'·34 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
Aim High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.19–120.8 mi161Compare →
High School Re EntryEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.8 mi24Compare →
Parent PartnershipEnrollment path unverified5.7K–120.8 mi103Compare →
Snohomish CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK–120.8 mi16Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Snohomish School District

Schools in district
18
Rank in district
#15 of 15
District spending per student
$17,157NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Snohomish High School

Snohomish High School is a public high school in Snohomish, WA, part of Snohomish School District, serving approximately 1,525 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,956 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Snohomish High School

What grades does Snohomish High School serve?

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

How many students attend Snohomish High School?

Snohomish High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,525 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Snohomish High School is 22.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Snohomish High School rank in WA?

Snohomish High School ranks #1,956 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Snohomish High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Snohomish High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Snohomish High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Snohomish High School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Snohomish High School a charter school?

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

Is Snohomish High School a Title I school?

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

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

26.4% of students at Snohomish 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
1,525
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
68
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Snohomish County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.8%
Area population (ZIP 98290)
39,732
Area average commute
35.5 min
Area median age
42.2
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 98290; 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

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