Port Gardner

www.everettsd.org/portgardner

88 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Port Gardner School, located at 3516 Rucker Avenue in Everett, Washington, serves as a unique alternative educational setting within the Everett Public Schools district. Unlike traditional neighborhood elementary or high schools, Port Gardner functions primarily as a specialized program designed to support students who benefit from a smaller, more personalized learning environment. The school is known for its focus on providing a structured yet flexible approach to academics, catering to students who may need additional social-emotional support or a different pace of instruction than what is offered in a comprehensive school setting.

The school is well-regarded for its tight-knit community and the dedicated relationships built between staff and students. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a specialized curriculum, Port Gardner emphasizes individualized attention, helping students navigate academic challenges while fostering personal growth and accountability. Located in a historic area of Everett, the school remains a vital resource for families seeking a supportive, focused educational experience outside of the traditional classroom model.

Total Students

2.7

Full-Time Teachers

32.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Port Gardner
Demographic	Student Count
White	64
Hispanic	8
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	11

White
64 (72.7%)
Two or More
11 (12.5%)
Hispanic
8 (9.1%)
Black
3 (3.4%)
Asian
2 (2.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Everett School District
Phone:	(425)385-5150
Website:	http://www.everettsd.org/portgardner
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	88
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	32.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	26
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 8

Grade 1 7

Grade 2 10

Grade 3 13

Grade 4 9

Grade 5 6

Grade 6 6

Grade 7 5

Grade 8 10

Grade 11 9

Grade 12 5