Mount Rainier High School

Mount Rainier High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
22450 19th Ave S,  Des Moines, WA
Central Des Moines Neighborhood
Highline School District
3.6
2.9
1,889 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Julie Hunter
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
35%
Reading Proficiency
66%
Average GPA
3.42
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B-
Teachers
B+
College Prep
C-
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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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
1130
Math
570
Verbal
560
Average ACT
22
Math
22
English
23
Reading
23
Science
21
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

4
Test Scores
2
Equity
5
College Readiness
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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
21%
State Average
41.7%
Science
37.9%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

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

#8 Niche Standout HS in Washington
#19 Most Diverse Public HS in Washington
Source: Niche

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 656 Students
Washington State University 367 Students
Seattle University 334 Students
Central Washington University 269 Students
Western Washington University 242 Students
Seattle Pacific University 230 Students
Eastern Washington University 223 Students
Highline College 210 Students
University of Washington - Tacoma 199 Students
Pacific Lutheran University 161 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 167 Students
Biology 111 Students
Psychology 109 Students
Nursing 100 Students
Computer Science 83 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 63 Students
Marketing 49 Students
Pre-Law Studies 49 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 45 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 33 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 267 Reviews
3.0 Alum
4/24/2025
Overall, a good school in the district. But many things on campus was confusing like all the rules and safety.
3.0 Senior
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.
3.0 Senior
1/18/2025
The most welcoming part of the Mount Rainier High School experience is more than likely the clubs and extracurriculars, such as BSU (black student union) or Jazz band, as they promote a meeting of like-minded individuals. The downsides of Mount Rainier for me is the culture of those who attend, as it seems they are mostly a part of a culture dedicated to shrouded uniformity.
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2.9 9 Reviews
5.0 parent
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.
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5.0 parent
7/7/2023
Great School, something that sucks is some people don’t know how to live but overall a great School.
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2.0 student
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
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3.0 parent
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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Mount Rainier High School

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. 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 1130 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $660,772. 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.

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