Serving 1,456 students in grades 9-12, Mountlake Terrace High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,456 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 20% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Mountlake Terrace High School serves the southeast part of its district in Mountlake Terrace, WA, encompassing approximately 9.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance area located about 3.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountlake Terrace High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mountlake Terrace High School's student population of 1,456 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,456 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1960
Campus Size
Medium
School Rankings
Mountlake Terrace High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountlake Terrace High School is 0.69, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#385 out of 2088 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
15%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
50%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
93%
83.8%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.6%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Red, Scarlet, Silver
School Mascot
Hawks
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountlake Terrace High School's ranking?
Mountlake Terrace High School is ranked #385 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Mountlake Terrace High School often compared to?
Mountlake Terrace High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edmonds Woodway High School, Lynnwood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mountlake Terrace High School?
The graduation rate of Mountlake Terrace High School is 93%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend Mountlake Terrace High School?
1,456 students attend Mountlake Terrace High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Mountlake Terrace High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountlake Terrace High School?
Mountlake Terrace High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mountlake Terrace High School offer ?
Mountlake Terrace High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mountlake Terrace High School part of?
Mountlake Terrace High School is part of Edmonds School District.
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