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Mount Tahoma High School

Tacoma School District · Pierce County · 4634 S 74th Street, Tacoma, WA 98409.0

(253)571-3852

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2/10
#309
Rank 309 out of 378
English Language Arts3/10 · #306 · 25th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #311 · 18th percentile
Science3/10 · #291 · 30th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Mount Tahoma sits in the south end of Tacoma, a working-class part of the city with a tight-knit, unpretentious feel — the kind of neighborhood where families have deep roots and community ties run strong. The school serves a diverse student body and reflects the broader Tacoma experience: gritty, real, and full of potential, even if test scores trail the state average. Families who value a school embedded in its community over one chasing rankings may find Mount Tahoma a meaningful fit.

Student Demographics

320 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
99 (31%)
White
53 (17%)
Asian
52 (16%)
African American
42 (13%)
Multiple Races
42 (13%)
Other
32 (10%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged211 (66%)
Students with Disabilities48 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,422
Enrollment
71
Teachers (FTE)
20:1
Student-Staff Ratio
19.6
Avg Class Size

Graduation Rate

90.1%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

12
AP Courses
offered
31.4%
AP Participation
of students
449
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs9/10 · #106 · 82nd percentile

114 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Washington.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found