Glacier Peak High School vs. Henry M. Jackson High School
Should you attend Glacier Peak High School or Henry M. Jackson High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Glacier Peak High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Henry M. Jackson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,642 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 25:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,148 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 24:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,642 students
2,148 students
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
90 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#273 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#248 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
85%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
78%
Graduation Rate
96%
98%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
423
562
Grade 10 Students
410
545
Grade 11 Students
398
541
Grade 12 Students
411
500
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
32%
% Hispanic
15%
15%
% Black
3%
4%
% White
61%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
10%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%