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Best Everett Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public high schools serving 6,222 students in Everett, WA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Everett, WA are Port Gardner, Cascade High School and Everett High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Everett, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Everett have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public high schools.
Everett, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cascade High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Everett, WA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Port Gardner
Alternative School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3516 Rucker Ave.
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 385-5150
Gr: K-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Cascade High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
801 E. Casino Rd.
Everett, WA 98203
(425) 385-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,651 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Everett High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2416 Colby Ave.
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 385-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,643 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Mariner High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 120th Street Sw
Everett, WA 98204
(425) 366-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,106 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Special Services
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3900 Broadway
Everett, WA 98213
(425) 385-5251
Gr: PK-12 | 95 students Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #66.
Sequoia High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3516 Rucker Ave.
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 385-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
Aces High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9700 Holly Drive
Everett, WA 98204
(425) 366-3900
Gr: 9-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #88.
Special Services
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9600 Sharon Drive
Everett, WA 98204
(425) 356-1277
Gr: PK-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Everett Reengagement Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
3900 Broadway
Everett, WA 98213
(425) 385-4071
Gr: 9-12 | 183 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
Everett Virtual Academy
Alternative School
3900 Broadway
Everett, WA 98213
(425) 385-4071
Gr: 6-12 | 45 students Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
Mukilteo Reengagement Academy Open Doors
Alternative School
9401 Sharon Drive
Everett, WA 98204
(425) 356-1293
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Nw Learning Center
Alternative School
4407 172nd St Ne
Everett, WA 98213
(425) 385-5250
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Pass Program
Alternative School
2731 10th St. Suite 106
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 388-7877
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Sno Co Jail
1918 Wall Street
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 339-4430
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Sno-isle Skills Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
9001 Airport Road
Everett, WA 98204
(425) 348-2208
Gr: 11-12
Rank: n/an/a
Snohomish Detention Center
2801 10th Street
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 388-7822
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 75%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Everett, WA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Everett, WA include Port Gardner, Cascade High School and Everett High School.
How many public high schools are located in Everett?
16 public high schools are located in Everett.
What is the racial composition of students in Everett?
Everett public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Everett are often viewed compared to one another?

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