Mount Tahoma High School is a high school in Tacoma, Washington. It opened in 1961 and is a part of the Tacoma Public Schools. The school's mascot is the Thunderbird as a Native American symbolism for power, protection, and strength.
Serving 1,416 students in grades 9-12, Mount Tahoma High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,416 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 30% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mount Tahoma High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Mount Tahoma High School's student population of 1,416 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,416 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Year Founded
1961
Colors
Gold, Cardinal
School Rankings
Mount Tahoma High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Tahoma High School is 0.81, 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
#1816 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
9%
Hispanic
31%
26%
Black
14%
5%
White
17%
48%
Hawaiian
7%
2%
Two or more races
14%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Thunderbirds
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Tahoma High School's ranking?
Mount Tahoma High School is ranked #1816 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Mount Tahoma High School often compared to?
Mount Tahoma High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mount Tahoma High School?
The graduation rate of Mount Tahoma High School is 90%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mount Tahoma High School?
1,416 students attend Mount Tahoma High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Mount Tahoma High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 17% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Tahoma High School?
Mount Tahoma High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mount Tahoma High School offer ?
Mount Tahoma High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mount Tahoma High School part of?
Mount Tahoma High School is part of Tacoma School District.
In what neighborhood is Mount Tahoma High School located?
Mount Tahoma High School is located in the South Tacoma neighborhood of Tacoma, WA. There are 7 other public schools located in South Tacoma.
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