About our District
The Snohomish School District is located in Snohomish County in the State of Washington in the United States of America.
We are nestled in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, a short drive from either the blue waters of the Puget Sound or the snow-capped Cascade Mountains. Located only 30 miles north of Seattle, Snohomish is a charming semi-rural community with easy access to the cultural and entertainment events of the greater Seattle area.
Demographic Information
The district serves approximately 9,500 students in grades K through 12 within an area that encompasses 165 square miles and over 30,000 residents.
The Snohomish School District has an outstanding staff of 929 full and part-time employees. This includes 542 teaching staff (certificated) and 387 classified staff. Our teachers have an average of nearly 13 years’ experience; 56% have at least a Master’s degree, and all are highly qualified as defined by “No Child Left Behind.”
The district consists of three high schools, two middle schools, ten elementary schools, a alternative programs for secondary students, and a cooperative program for home-school families.
The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) maintains a website with detailed demographic and test results information. This site can be found at www.k12.wa.us.