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Mountlake Terrace High School vs. Lynnwood High School

Should you attend Mountlake Terrace High School or Lynnwood High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Mountlake Terrace High School
21801 44th Ave W
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Lynnwood High School
18218 North Rd
Bothell, WA 98012
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Mountlake Terrace High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

Lynnwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,385 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 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 1,375 students in grades 9-12, Lynnwood High School ranks in the top 30% 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 45% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (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 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,385 students
1,375 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mountlake Terrace High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lynnwood High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mountlake Terrace High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lynnwood High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
60 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mountlake Terrace High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lynnwood High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
23:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mountlake Terrace High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Edmonds School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lynnwood High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Edmonds School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#385 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 20%)
#474 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mountlake Terrace High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lynnwood High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
47%
(Top 50% in WA)
45%
(Top 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mountlake Terrace High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Edmonds School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lynnwood High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Edmonds School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
80%
(Top 10% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
76%
(Top 20% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mountlake Terrace High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Edmonds School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lynnwood High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Edmonds School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75%
(Top 10% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
93%
(Top 20% in WA)
84%
(Top 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Mountlake Terrace High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Edmonds School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Lynnwood High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Edmonds School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mountlake Terrace High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lynnwood High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
345
346
Grade 10 Students
374
378
Grade 11 Students
316
328
Grade 12 Students
350
323

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mountlake Terrace High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Edmonds School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Lynnwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Edmonds School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
15%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mountlake Terrace High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Edmonds School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lynnwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Edmonds School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
18%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mountlake Terrace High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Edmonds School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lynnwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Edmonds School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
10%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mountlake Terrace High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Edmonds School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lynnwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Edmonds School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
51%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mountlake Terrace High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Edmonds School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lynnwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Edmonds School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Mountlake Terrace High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Edmonds School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Lynnwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Edmonds School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mountlake Terrace High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Edmonds School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lynnwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Edmonds School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.68
0.75
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mountlake Terrace High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Edmonds School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lynnwood High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Edmonds School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
54%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mountlake Terrace High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Edmonds School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lynnwood High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Edmonds School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
14%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mountlake Terrace High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Edmonds School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lynnwood High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Edmonds School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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