Mt Tahoma
Tel:
(253)571-3800
- Mt Tahoma serves 1,480 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 74% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 45%.
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Mt Tahoma places among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Mt Tahoma's student population of 1,480 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,480 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 72 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Mt Tahoma's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Mt Tahoma is 0.80, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1114 out of 2,014 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 51% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 17% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 25% | 23% |
| Black | 19% | 4% |
| White | 28% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | 4% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 8% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.80 | 0.41 |
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| Graduation Rate | 80% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Tacoma School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Mt Tahoma is Northwest Career And Technical High School (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Gray (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Manitou Park (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tacoma Manitou Park Grades: PK-5 | 487 students
0.3 miles
4330 S 66th St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253)571-5300 0.3 PK-5 487 - Tacoma Gray Grades: 6-8 | 553 students
0.8 miles
6229 S Tyler St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253)571-5200 0.8 6-8 553 - Tacoma Edison Grades: PK-5 | 467 students
0.9 miles
5830 S Pine St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253)571-1700 0.9 PK-5 467 - Tacoma Arlington Grades: PK-5 | 272 students
1.0 miles
3002 S 72nd St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253)571-3200 1.0 PK-5 272 - Tacoma Madison Headstart Grades: PK | 4 students
1.4 miles
3102 S 43rd Street
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253)571-1032 1.4 PK 4
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