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ACES High School

9700 Holly Drive, Everett, WA 98204Mukilteo School District →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
145
Students
Total enrolled
57%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 34% vs nat'l
$23,427
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 63% vs nat'l
10.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 32% vs nat'l
43/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 15% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 145 students in grades 09–12 in Everett, Washington.
63% above average funding
District spends $23,427 per pupil, 63% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 43th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

ACES High School is a small high in Everett, Washington, serving grades 09–12 with 145 students. The district invests $23,427 per student — 63% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 78% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. The 57% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at ACES High School

145
Total Students
10.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
78%
Free Lunch
14
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution78 male · 66 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility78%
National avg 52% · 113 students
Student Composition
28%
43%
8%
15%
Asian2%
White28%
Hispanic / Latino43%
Black8%
Multiracial15%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 530543002063

Academic Outcomes at ACES High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
55-59
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
57%
State avg
82%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
43
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 43th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 45th percentile nationally.

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Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 98204

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$23,427Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$23,427
State avg
$50,309
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$10,308
Student Support$4,451
Administration$2,811
Operations$3,514
Other$2,343
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $23,427 spent per student, an estimated $10,378 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
64%
24%
State government
64.2%
Local (property tax)
24.4%
Federal programs
11.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $23,427/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 57% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
  • 78% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Lake Stickney Elementary SchoolChallenger ElementaryOlivia Park ElementaryColumbia Elementary
+9 more
↓
Middle
Voyager Middle SchoolExplorer Middle SchoolOlympic View Middle SchoolHarbour Pointe Middle School
↓
High School
Kamiak High SchoolMariner High SchoolMukilteo Virtual AcademyMukilteo Reengagement Academy Open Doors
+1 more
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountySnohomish County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMukilteo School District →
Phone: (425)366-3900
NCES ID: 530543002063
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Everett seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
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2,250 students · 09–12
● 50 opp35% FRL
High
Mariner High School
2,090 students · 09–12
● 43 opp67% FRL
Mid
Voyager Middle School
947 students · 06–08
● 43 opp71% FRL
Mid
Explorer Middle School
831 students · 06–08
● 43 opp71% FRL
Mid
Olympic View Middle School
817 students · 06–08
● 50 opp49% FRL
Mid
Harbour Pointe Middle School
811 students · 06–08
● 50 opp37% FRL
Elem
Lake Stickney Elementary School
621 students · KG–05
● 43 opp63% FRL
Elem
Challenger Elementary
609 students · PK–05
● 43 opp73% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
9700 Holly Drive, Everett, WA 98204
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.