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Glacier Peak High School vs. Snohomish High School

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School Overview

School
Glacier Peak High School
7401 144th Pl Se
Snohomish, WA 98296
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Snohomish High School
1316 Fifth Street
Snohomish, WA 98290
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Glacier Peak High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)

Snohomish High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,630 students in grades 9-12, Glacier Peak High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,525 students in grades 9-12, Snohomish High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,630 students
1,525 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Glacier Peak High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Snohomish High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Glacier Peak High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Snohomish High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
69 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Glacier Peak High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Snohomish High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Glacier Peak High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Snohomish School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Snohomish High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Snohomish School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#273 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 20%)
#843 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Glacier Peak High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Snohomish High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50%
(Top 30% in WA)
31%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Glacier Peak High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Snohomish School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Snohomish High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Snohomish School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
87%
(Top 5% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
71%
(Top 20% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Glacier Peak High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Snohomish School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Snohomish High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Snohomish School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
53%
(Top 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
64%
(Top 30% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
96%
(Top 5% in WA)
92%
(Top 20% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Glacier Peak High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Snohomish School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Snohomish High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Snohomish School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Glacier Peak High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Snohomish High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
408
392
Grade 10 Students
406
383
Grade 11 Students
400
355
Grade 12 Students
416
395

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Glacier Peak High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Snohomish School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Snohomish High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Snohomish School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
11%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Glacier Peak High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Snohomish School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Snohomish High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Snohomish School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Glacier Peak High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Snohomish School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Snohomish High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Snohomish School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Glacier Peak High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Snohomish School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Snohomish High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Snohomish School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
64%
73%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Glacier Peak High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Snohomish School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Snohomish High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Snohomish School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Glacier Peak High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Snohomish School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Snohomish High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Snohomish School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.56
0.44
This chart showcases the diversity score of Glacier Peak High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Snohomish School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Snohomish High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Snohomish School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
26%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Glacier Peak High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Snohomish School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Snohomish High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Snohomish School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
(22-23 School Year Data)
6%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Glacier Peak High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Snohomish School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Snohomish High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Snohomish School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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