Mount Tahoma High School

Mount Tahoma High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4634 S 74th St,  Tacoma, WA
South Tacoma Neighborhood
Tacoma School District
3.5
4.0
1,376 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Kevin Kannier
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1030
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
16%
Reading Proficiency
41%
Average GPA
3.32
Graduation Rate
84%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C+
Teachers
B
College Prep
C-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.32
Reading Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
16%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
70
Full Time Teachers
70
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1030
Math
510
Verbal
520
Average ACT
24
Math
24
English
24
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
16.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

2
Test Scores
3
Equity
2
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
10.8%
State Average
41.7%
Science
34.7%
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
271:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.4%
Female
47.9%
Hispanic
29.2%
White
18.4%
Black
15.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
15.3%
Two or more races
13.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
7%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#3 Most Diverse Public HS in Washington
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
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 238 Students
Washington State University 188 Students
Pacific Lutheran University 167 Students
University of Washington - Tacoma 166 Students
Central Washington University 140 Students
Eastern Washington University 124 Students
Tacoma Community College 122 Students
University of Puget Sound 115 Students
Seattle University 101 Students
Seattle Pacific University 90 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 67 Students
Nursing 61 Students
Psychology 50 Students
Biology 30 Students
Computer Science 25 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 24 Students
Education 22 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 18 Students
Pre-Law Studies 17 Students
Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine 16 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 219 Reviews
4.0 Senior
7/9/2025
I wouldn't switch to experience any other school, I want to complete my last year here. Coming into Mount Tahoma as a little fourteen year old, I was scared. I was smart with joining cheer. I wasn't the best but I built my way up fast. Cheer helped me make friends and verbalize myself more, as someone who was depressed often. My class was the most chaotic, so there were fights at least every two months, until there were none at all. As I got older, I became more distant with everything. I don't talk to much people, but the staff has always included me. Some even break me out my shell. I was too young to realize, but the staff here is amazing. During the end of junior year, we sadly received the news that two of our fellow class mates had passed away. One was a star football player and one was loved by many. The staff offered help to everyone who was in school, grieving about the loss of their friends. They showed us they aren't just staff, they love us and want us to be okay.
5.0 Senior
4/28/2025
Throughout my past 4 years of attending Mount Tahoma, I have not experienced many negatives or downsides, with the only things being small factors that are out of the school's control. I have enjoyed how supportive and understanding the teachers as well as the administration staff have been to me throughout my high school experience. I have also enjoyed the community that our school contains and the sense of family I have experienced in my sports as well as clubs.
3.0 Parent
3/25/2025
I wish that the staff would be more communicative about college prep. I feel like I'm chasing some elusive knowledge On how to get ready for my sophomore to start applying for scholarships and schools.
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4.0 6 Reviews
3.0 other
12/7/2021
-The teachers cared. Whether their class was a core education requirement or an elective, they cared as much as you did. I remember my teachers (some of them) being enthusiastic and passionate about what they were teaching and that was contagious. -The classes were not challenging. I took general cl...
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5.0 student
6/29/2020
4 out of 5 stars lmao. I’m about to be a junior and I’ve had a pretty good time here!
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5.0 other
10/12/2018
Great and helpful teachers. Nice inside and outside
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4.0 parent
5/2/2014
If the student wants Rigor it's at Mount Tahoma. If the student doesn't want AP they can put it off until Senior year. The school offers AP and College credit classes in just about every subject. The best example is the High School PreCalculus/Calculus teacher has his program accredited from Central...
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Mount Tahoma High School

Mount Tahoma High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Tacoma, WA and is served by the Tacoma School District in Washington. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,376 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 16% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 41% are proficient in reading. Mount Tahoma High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.32, the graduation rate is 84%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1030 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $441,126. Discover additional schools in the area, like Harrison Preparatory School, Industrial Design Engineering and Art (IDEA) High School, Gravelly Lake K12 Academy, and more. Learn more about what Tacoma has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mount Tahoma High School.

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