Mount Tahoma High School

1,430 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Mount Tahoma High School, located in Tacoma, Washington, is a large public secondary school serving the South Tacoma community. As part of the Tacoma Public Schools district, the school is known for its modern, expansive campus and its commitment to providing a comprehensive academic and extracurricular experience for its diverse student body. The school emphasizes college and career readiness, offering a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, and specialized academic pathways designed to prepare students for success after graduation.

Beyond academics, Mount Tahoma is deeply ingrained in the local community through its vibrant school spirit and athletic programs. Known as the "Thunderbirds," the school offers numerous sports, clubs, and arts organizations that foster student engagement and leadership. The school culture is characterized by a focus on inclusivity and student support, utilizing various mentorship programs and resources to ensure that every student has the tools necessary to navigate their high school years and pursue their post-secondary goals.

1,430

Total Students

70.9

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mount Tahoma High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	263
Hispanic	418
Black	227
Asian	219
Two or More	187
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	100

Hispanic
418 (29.4 %)
White
263 (18.5 %)
Black
227 (16.0 %)
Asian
219 (15.4 %)
Two or More
187 (13.2 %)
Pacific Islander
100 (7.0 %)
American Indian
6 (0.4 %)

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:	Tacoma School District
Phone:	(253)571-3852
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,430
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	70.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	743
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	239

* 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 9 423

Grade 10 385

Grade 11 345

Grade 12 277