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ACES High School

9700 Holly Drive, Everett, WA 98204 · (425) 366-3900 · Snohomish County
GRADES 09–12HIGH12-CITYTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL130 STUDENTS
Enrollment
130
High
DISTRICT 1,175 · STATE 573
Student : Teacher
11.8:1
11 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 19.1:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
70%
91 students
DISTRICT 56% · STATE 51%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
19
Grade 10
26
Grade 11
31
Grade 12
54
Student demographics
White
38%
DISTRICT 34% · STATE 47%
Hispanic
31%
DISTRICT 30% · STATE 27%
Black
6%
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 5%
Asian
6%
DISTRICT 15% · STATE 9%
Two+
15%
DISTRICT 9% · STATE 9%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
3%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 2%
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
55%
Female
45%

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Test scores

Smarter Balanced + WCAS 2024-25 . % Met or Exceeded Standard
English Language Arts
29.2%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Source: Smarter Balanced + WCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Not computed for this school
BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
130
-51 (-28%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
11.8:1
was 15.1:1
% White
38%
was 39%
% Hispanic
31%
was 38%
% Black
6%
was 6%
% Asian
6%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About ACES High School

ACES High School is an one-room-style four-year high school in Everett, Washington, one of the schools within Mukilteo School District. The school caters to 130 students in grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 573 students per school, that is 77% smaller than typical.

ACES High School is one of 23 schools operated by Mukilteo School District, a district that educates 15,175 students overall.

Looking at the student body, ACES High School records that the most-represented group is White (38%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. Beyond that, the school records 31% Hispanic, 15% multiracial, 6% Black, 6% Asian. By comparison, Snohomish County as a whole is about 64% White, so the school skews noticeably less White than its surroundings.

Looking at school resources, Staff filings list 11 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 11.8:1 students per teacher. The state averages around 21.6:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Around 70% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. Set against Snohomish County (around 41%), the school's rate is somewhat above typical.

In the surrounding community, census data for Snohomish County shows median household income runs about $111,246, roughly 38% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. ACES High School is one of 227 public schools in Snohomish County (combined enrollment of about 118,688 students).

The closest other public school is Challenger Elementary, roughly 0.1 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The campus sits in a metropolitan setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Over the past 7-year window, the student count declined 28%: 181 students in 2018 compared to 130 in 2025. Over the same period, the Hispanic share edged down from 38% to 31%. Class-load math has tightened: from 15.1:1 in 2018 to 11.8:1 in 2025.

On this page, posts here usually surface around open house dates, ride-share offers, and field-trip permission slips. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Snohomish County at a glance

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Population
844,430
Census ACS
Median income
$111,246
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
38%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
227
118,688 students

Quick facts

School name
ACES High School
District
Mukilteo School District
Address
9700 Holly Drive, Everett, WA 98204
Phone
(425) 366-3900
County
Snohomish County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
130
Teachers (FTE)
11
Student–teacher ratio
11.8:1
Free/Reduced lunch
91 (70%)
Locale
12-City: Mid-size
NCES ID
530543002063
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About ACES High School
How large is ACES High School?
ACES High School enrolls approximately 130 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does ACES High School serve?
ACES High School serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at ACES High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at ACES High School is approximately 11.8:1 (11 FTE teachers).
How diverse is ACES High School?
ACES High School reports a student body of 38% White, 31% Hispanic, 6% Black, 6% Asian, 15% Two or more.
Who oversees ACES High School?
ACES High School is overseen by Mukilteo School District in Snohomish County.
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