- Enrollment
- 1,700
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tacoma, WA
Mount Tahoma High School
Federal NCES profile for Mount Tahoma High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530870001488
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mount Tahoma High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #7 of 16
- high schools in Tacoma · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Washington
- 58.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mount Tahoma High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Tahoma High School ranks #7 of 16 high schools in Tacoma, WA.
School address
District: Tacoma School District · Washington
NCES ID 530870001488 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Mount Tahoma High School held near 1,416 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 70.9 → 70.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 530870001488 · Tacoma, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,410 enr · 20.1:1 · 58.4% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Stadium High School (1,700 students)
Mount Tahoma High School held near 1,416 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 70.9 → 70.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Mount Tahoma High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stadium High S
Stadium High School
1,700 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
1,556 students
- This school
Mount Tahoma High School
1,410 students
- Dr. Dolores Si
Dr. Dolores Silas High School
1,160 students
- Baker Middle S
Baker Middle School
687 students
- Tacoma School 658
Tacoma School of the Arts
658 students
What this shows Mount Tahoma High School reports 1,410 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mount Tahoma High School compares
Mount Tahoma High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.4% | ▲ 30% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,410 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,410
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Washington - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
68.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,679
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
170
in-school suspensions + 112 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 108 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 31.7%
Asian 16.5%
White 16.2%
African American 13.7%
Two or More 12.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 8.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 31.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 80.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 80.4, Mount Tahoma High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tacoma School District reports $19,679 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mount Tahoma High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stadium High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr. Dolores Silas High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baker Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tacoma School of the Arts | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mount Tahoma High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,556
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in Tacoma
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Stadium High School
Standard public school
1,700 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Lincoln High School
Standard public school
1,556 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Dr. Dolores Silas High School
Standard public school
1,160 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Washington High School
Standard public school
989 students 16:1 students per teacher
Fife High School
Standard public school
885 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Tacoma School of the Arts
Standard public school
658 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,410 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mount Tahoma High School
How many students attend Mount Tahoma High School?
Mount Tahoma High School has 1,410 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tacoma, WA. CCD year-over-year: 1,430 (2022-23) → 1,416 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Tahoma High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Tahoma High School is 20.1:1, which is 14% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mount Tahoma High School?
58.4% of students at Mount Tahoma High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mount Tahoma High School?
The largest demographic group at Mount Tahoma High School is Hispanic or Latino at 31.7% of enrollment, in Tacoma, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 80.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mount Tahoma High School?
Mount Tahoma High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mount Tahoma High School rank among high schools in Tacoma?
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Tahoma High School ranks #7 of 16 high schools in Tacoma, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Tacoma on the city page.
What other schools are in Tacoma School District?
Besides Mount Tahoma High School, Tacoma School District also operates Stadium High School (1,700 students), Lincoln High School (1,556 students), and Dr. Dolores Silas High School (1,160 students). See the Tacoma School District district page for the complete list.