At a glance
Reported students
1,410
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
66
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington high enrollment
84th percentile
Compared with 624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
392
Mount Tahoma High School: 1,410 reported students.
State peer staffing position
68th percentile
21.4:1 reported; state peer median 19.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,388
- Teachers (FTE)
- 71
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.5:1
What the reported data says about Mount Tahoma High School
Mount Tahoma High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Tacoma. It is one of 69 current school records connected to Tacoma School District. NCES reports 1,410 students for 2024–25.
Among 624 high schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 225 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 84th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.4:1, close to the Washington median of 19.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (31.6%) and Asian (16.5%). English learners represent 14.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 12 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Mount Tahoma High School
- 1How do the reported 21.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 66 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 14.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 69.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.7
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White16.1%
- Hispanic31.6%
- Black13.6%
- Asian16.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander8.3%
- Multiracial12.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
12 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Tacoma School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lincoln High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,556 reported students
Dr. Dolores Silas High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,160 reported students
Stadium High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,700 reported students
Tacoma School of the Arts
High · Grades 09–12
658 reported students
Foss High School
High · Grades 09–12
599 reported students
Science and Math Institute
High · Grades 09–12
597 reported students
Public schools near Mount Tahoma High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Career and Technical High School High · Clover Park Technical College | 09–12 | 0 | 1 mi |
| General William H. Harrison Preparatory School High · Clover Park School District | 06–12 | 738 | 1 mi |
| Clover Park High School High · Clover Park School District | 09–12 | 1,161 | 2.4 mi |
| CPSD Open Doors Program High · Clover Park School District | 09–12 | 276 | 2.4 mi |
| Transition Day Students High · Clover Park School District | 05–12 | 8 | 2.8 mi |
| Industrial Design Engineering and Arts High · Tacoma School District | 09–12 | 392 | 2.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mount Tahoma High School
What grades does Mount Tahoma High School serve?
Mount Tahoma High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Tacoma School District.
How many students attend Mount Tahoma High School?
Mount Tahoma High School reported 1,410 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 84th percentile among 624 Washington high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,388 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mount Tahoma High School?
The calculated ratio is 21.4:1, based on 1,410 students and 66 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 19.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Mount Tahoma High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mount Tahoma High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Tacoma School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Mount Tahoma High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
69.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Mount Tahoma High School in?
Mount Tahoma High School is part of Tacoma School District, based in Tacoma, WA, which operates 69 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Mount Tahoma High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Northwest Career and Technical High School (1 mi), General William H. Harrison Preparatory School (1 mi), Clover Park High School (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.