Sheryl McLaren
Best Choice Realty LLC
(253) 300-1039
106 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$400,000 Price
Mount Rainier High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
22450 19th Ave S,
Des Moines, WA
Highline School District
School Details
Head of School
Julie Hunter
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
35%
Reading Proficiency
66%
Average GPA
3.42
Graduation Rate
94%
Niche Grade
B
C+
B+
C-
C+
C
B
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.42
Reading Proficiency
66%
Math Proficiency
35%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Teachers
77
Full Time Teachers
77
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
570
Verbal
560
Average ACT
23
Math
23
English
23
Reading
24
Science
22
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
21%
State Average
41.7%
Science
37.9%
State Average
49.7%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
1,747:1
Student Diversity
Male
50.6%
Female
48.8%
Hispanic
33.2%
White
23.4%
Black
14.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
13.5%
Two or more races
10.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
4.3%
Native American
<1%
School Rankings
#6
Niche Standout HS in Washington
#26
Most Diverse Public HS in Washington
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Washington
660 Students
Washington State University
371 Students
Seattle University
330 Students
Central Washington University
270 Students
Western Washington University
245 Students
Seattle Pacific University
225 Students
Eastern Washington University
221 Students
Highline College
213 Students
University of Washington - Tacoma
202 Students
Pacific Lutheran University
160 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
169 Students
Biology
112 Students
Psychology
111 Students
Nursing
101 Students
Computer Science
81 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
64 Students
Marketing
49 Students
Pre-Law Studies
49 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
46 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
33 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/5/2025
The best experience I had at Mount Rainier high school was the variety of friends that I hd, I meet so many people from different backgrounds and I learned a lot about other culture perspective and history of countries.
4/24/2025
Overall, a good school in the district. But many things on campus was confusing like all the rules and safety.
2/13/2025
Seniors have a hard time getting all the required graduation credits without having to take edgenuity classes. Some teachers are very supportive while others are too strict and harsh.
GreatSchools Reviews
8/7/2025
My son loved this school because of the curriculum. He said math was interesting every day and he has been happy to go there.
7/7/2023
Great School, something that sucks is some people don’t know how to live but overall a great School.
6/24/2019
this school sucks if you have the chance to go to another school take that chance whatever you do, do not come here it'll be the worst 4 years of high school even if you do running start
9/13/2018
Get in the Advance Placement Classes for 9th & 10th grade & then get out as fast as you can to the Running Start program at Highline CC for 11th & 12th grade. If you can take this path you have a chance of making it. If you stay in the low level classes for 4 years at Mount Rainier HS, you will end...
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Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$237K - $1.1M
Homes For Sale
11
Average Home Value
$658,247
Median Lot Size
9,583 Sq Ft
% Renters
48%
Average Household Income
$99,123
% of College Grads
34%
Median Age
45
Average House Size
1,999 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
67.5%
Homes for Sale
$4,500,000
- 5 Beds
- 5.5 Baths
- 5,820 Sq Ft
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Keller Williams Realty PS
(206) 823-1558
$800,000
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,116 Sq Ft
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- New 20 days ago
Welcome home to this fully redesigned, energy-efficient property with space for everything and everyone. This 4-bed, 2.25-bath home offers 2,116 sq ft of comfortable living, featuring a downstairs room ideal for a family room or office space. Enjoy the convenience of laundry machines on both levels,...
Matthew Hettler John L. Scott Des Moines
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- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,840 Sq Ft
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Nicole Larson Redfin
$199,950
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 466 Sq Ft
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- New 13 days ago
Exceptionally taken care of home with no rental cap! Quiet top floor one bedroom perfect for travelers and commuters who need a hideaway. Easy hop to SeaTac airport, walking distance to brand new Light Link Station, close to I-5, Hwy 509 and nestled alongside the lush, tranquil Massey Creek and gree...
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- Land
- 1.00 Acre Lot
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This 1-acre vacant lot in the Kent community offers exceptional privacy as the last lot on a quiet dead-end street, with no HOA restrictions. Perfectly positioned for convenience, it’s just minutes from I-5 and Highway 99, with a new Light Rail stop nearby for easy commuting. Enjoy quick access to g...
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- 2 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 1,100 Sq Ft
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- Land
- 2.19 Acre Lot
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Xiaoyuan He AgencyOne
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- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,167 Sq Ft
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$325,000
- Land
- 0.32 Acre Lot
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Leslie Newman RE/MAX All City
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- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,310 Sq Ft
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Jamie Eang HomeSmart Real Estate Assoc
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- Land
- 1.05 Acre Lot
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Homes for Rent
$1,725 - $2,225 per month
- Whispering Brook Apartments
- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 466+ Sq Ft
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$2,500 per month
- 2 Beds
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Ivona Andreeva Marketplace Sotheby's Intl Rty
$2,280 per month
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- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,301 Sq Ft
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- Des Moines, WA
$5,295 per month
- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,320 Sq Ft
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- Des Moines, WA
A rare luxury fully furnished lease opportunity in the heart of Des Moines. Welcome to this comfortable & recently updated home featuring 5 bdrms and 2.75 baths w/ central AC. All new SS kitchen appliances will delight foodies. Available for one month/ 3 month / 6 months/ one year stays.15-20 minute...
Lei Tang WeLakeside
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- Bay Club Apartments
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- 1-2 Baths
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- 3 Baths
- 2,100 Sq Ft
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- Des Moines, WA
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Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- K to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Marine View Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Beach
Angle Lake Park
- Beach
- Playground
- Waterpark
Des Moines Park
Grandview Dog Park
- Dog Park
- Trails
- Parking Lot
Robert Morris Earthwork
- Trails
- Events
- Nature Center
Water Tower Park
- Trails
- Playground
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Riverview
Master planned subdivisions close to the river and not far from Kent's downtown
West Hill North
Hilly suburb neighborhood close to downtown Kent
Mount Rainier High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Des Moines, WA and is served by the Highline School District in Washington. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,889 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 25:1. Academic records show that 35% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 66% are proficient in reading. Mount Rainier High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.42, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1120 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $658,247. Discover additional schools in the area, like River Ridge Elementary School, Tyee High School, Academy Of Citizenship And Empowerment, and more. Learn more about what Des Moines has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mount Rainier High School.