Henry M. Jackson High School is a public high school in Mill Creek, Washington, United States. Named after the late Henry M. Jackson, an Everett native and former U.S. Senator, the school opened on September 7, 1994, as the third high school in the Everett School District.
Serving 2,157 students in grades 9-12, Henry M. Jackson 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 52% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,157 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 1% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Henry M. Jackson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Henry M. Jackson High School's student population of 2,157 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,157 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
Year Founded
1994
Colors
Black, Green
First Day of School
Wed. Aug 27, 2025
School Motto
Inspire, Educate, Empower
School Rankings
Henry M. Jackson High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Henry M. Jackson High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#248 out of 2088 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
29%
9%
Hispanic
15%
26%
Black
4%
5%
White
42%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Timberwolves
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Henry M. Jackson High School's ranking?
Henry M. Jackson High School is ranked #248 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Henry M. Jackson High School often compared to?
Henry M. Jackson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Creek High School, Glacier Peak High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Henry M. Jackson High School?
The graduation rate of Henry M. Jackson High School is 98%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Henry M. Jackson High School?
2,157 students attend Henry M. Jackson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Henry M. Jackson High School students are White, 29% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Henry M. Jackson High School?
Henry M. Jackson High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Henry M. Jackson High School offer ?
Henry M. Jackson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Henry M. Jackson High School part of?
Henry M. Jackson High School is part of Everett School District.
School Reviews
5 12/7/2021
Henry M. Jackson high school is an amazing school! I love it here. The other students are extremely friendly, and the typical cool kid and not cool kid thing doesn''t exist here. That is really appreciated. They take AP classes extremely seriously here, and the education curriculum is amazing.
2 9/11/2010
As a student this year, the staff is horrible. They don't give you your schedules until the day before the first day of school and as of now, many students are angry with their schedules. The counselors don't respond to emails over the summer about scheduling or even during the year, my friends and I have sent several emails concerning different issues and our counselors never email back. I see some counselors or staff people on the phone talking to other people while we students have to wait for the longest time ever before they talk to us. In addition, there are some teachers who are not qualified to teach. However, the teachers who are very qualified to teach are not recognized by the administration and with budget cuts, some new but qualified teachers had to leave while older but not qualified teachers got to stay. Aside from these negatives, there are also positives. The school does offer UW and AP courses and the athletics at this school are well-known and recognized for their achievements. Band and choir are also pretty good. However, I believe that the school needs to fire a good lot of the staff and hire new and better ones. Seniority is something that tends to stay at this school but they should choose teachers and other staff members not based on seniority but based on their achievements in helping students.
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