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Archbishop Murphy High School

Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12

Everett, WA

12911 39th Ave SE, Everett, WA 98208

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • A-College-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • The largest Catholic school in Everett
  • 90% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Smaller classes than 64% of Catholic schools in Washington
  • Serving families in Everett since at least 2011

Archbishop Murphy High School is an independent Catholic school in Everett, Washington, for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. It has about 435 students and around 11 students per teacher, smaller classes than 64% of Catholic high schools in Washington. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Seattle. The school reports that about 90% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 9–12
Students
435
Teachers
38.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 213 girls, 222 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Independent Catholic school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 90% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 64% of Catholic high schools in Washington (11 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 50% of Catholic high schools in Washington.
    • Compared with 14 Catholic high schools in Washington.

    Students by survey year

    467’11–12496’13–14521’15–16490’17–18500’19–20446’21–22435’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    9121
    10113
    11107
    1294

    Student body

    White55%
    Hispanic or Latino17%
    Asian12%
    Black7%
    American Indian or Alaska Native4%
    Two or more races4%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

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    Questions about Archbishop Murphy High School

    What grades does Archbishop Murphy High School serve?

    Archbishop Murphy High School serves grades 9–12.

    How many students attend Archbishop Murphy High School?

    About 435 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Archbishop Murphy High School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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