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Mountlake Terrace High School

Edmonds School District · Snohomish County · 21801 44TH AVE W, Mtlk Terrace, WA 98043.0

(425)431-7776

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7/10
#151
Rank 151 out of 378
Top 40%
English Language Arts6/10 · #182 · 55th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #118 · 69th percentile
Science7/10 · #135 · 67th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Mountlake Terrace High School sits in a close-knit, working-class suburb just south of Lynnwood, where the community has a real pride-of-place feel despite being overshadowed by flashier neighbors closer to Seattle. The school punches solidly in math and science, making it a decent fit for families with kids who lean toward STEM, and it draws from a genuinely diverse student body that reflects the area's mix of longtime residents and newer arrivals. For families priced out of closer-in suburbs but still wanting reasonable access to both Seattle and Everett, Mountlake Terrace offers a grounded, no-frills community with a school that holds its own in a competitive region.

Student Demographics

330 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
157 (48%)
Hispanic
71 (22%)
Asian
44 (13%)
African American
38 (12%)
Other
20 (6%)

Key Indicators

English Learners33 (10%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged128 (39%)
Students with Disabilities54 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,460
Enrollment
84
Teachers (FTE)
17.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
24.4
Avg Class Size

Graduation Rate

90.6%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.

14
AP Courses
offered
18.6%
AP Participation
of students
273
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 · #62 · 90th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found