Tahoma Senior High School

23499 SE Tahoma Way
Maple Valley, WA 98038

2,790 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Tahoma Senior High School, located in Maple Valley, Washington, serves as the primary high school for the Tahoma School District. It is widely recognized for its modern, sprawling campus—often noted for its innovative design—and its commitment to a "personalized learning" philosophy. The school places a heavy emphasis on preparing students for life beyond graduation, whether through traditional four-year universities, trade programs, or military service, often utilizing a multi-disciplinary approach to instruction.

Beyond academics, the school is deeply integrated into the Maple Valley community and maintains a robust extracurricular culture. Tahoma is well-regarded for its competitive athletic programs, award-winning performing arts departments, and diverse array of student-led clubs. The school culture is characterized by a strong sense of school spirit and a focus on fostering a supportive environment that encourages students to pursue both their academic ambitions and their personal interests.

2,790

Total Students

124.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tahoma Senior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,820
Hispanic	331
Black	95
Asian	249
Two or More	264
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	14

White
1,820 (65.4 %)
Hispanic
331 (11.9 %)
Two or More
264 (9.5 %)
Asian
249 (9.0 %)
Black
95 (3.4 %)
Pacific Islander
14 (0.5 %)
American Indian
8 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Tahoma School District
Phone:	(425)413-6200
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,790
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	124.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	406
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	158

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 746

Grade 10 741

Grade 11 673

Grade 12 630

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Tahoma Senior High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	746
Grade 10	741
Grade 11	673
Grade 12	630

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Tahoma Senior High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,323	47.4%
Male	1,458	52.3%
Not Specified	9	0.3%

High School 6th - 12th

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High School 9th - 12th