- Enrollment
- 1,605
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mtlk Terrace, WA
Mountlake Terrace High School
Federal NCES profile for Mountlake Terrace High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530240000356
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mountlake Terrace High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Mtlk Terrace · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.4:1
- large classes for Washington
- 25.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mountlake Terrace High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mountlake Terrace High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Mtlk Terrace, WA.
School address
District: Edmonds School District · Washington
NCES ID 530240000356 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-82 students YoY
Mountlake Terrace High School shrank from 1,467 students in 2022-23 to 1,385 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 65.7 → 61.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-82 students YoY 530240000356 · Mtlk Terrace, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,456 enr · 22.4:1 · 25.2% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Edmonds Woodway High School (1,605 students)
Mountlake Terrace High School shrank from 1,467 students in 2022-23 to 1,385 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 65.7 → 61.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Mountlake Terrace High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edmonds Woodwa
Edmonds Woodway High School
1,605 students
- Meadowdale Hig
Meadowdale High School
1,491 students
- This school
Mountlake Terrace High School
1,456 students
- Lynnwood High
Lynnwood High School
1,335 students
- Meadowdale Mid
Meadowdale Middle School
740 students
- Alderwood Midd
Alderwood Middle School
679 students
What this shows Mountlake Terrace High School reports 1,456 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mountlake Terrace High School compares
Mountlake Terrace High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.4:1 | ▲ 27% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.2% | ▼ 44% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,456 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,456
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 89% in Washington - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,710
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
Counselors4.2 FTE
Per 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 48 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 50.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
Asian 15.4%
African American 10.0%
Two or More 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 50.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Mountlake Terrace High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
District finance for Edmonds School District reports $18,710 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mountlake Terrace High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonds Woodway High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadowdale High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lynnwood High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadowdale Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alderwood Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mountlake Terrace High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,491
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,335
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~1,456 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mountlake Terrace High School
How many students attend Mountlake Terrace High School?
Mountlake Terrace High School has 1,456 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mtlk Terrace, WA. CCD year-over-year: 1,467 (2022-23) → 1,385 (2023-24), down 82.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountlake Terrace High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountlake Terrace High School is 22.4:1, which is 27% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mountlake Terrace High School?
25.2% of students at Mountlake Terrace High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mountlake Terrace High School?
The largest demographic group at Mountlake Terrace High School is White at 50.1% of enrollment, in Mtlk Terrace, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mountlake Terrace High School?
Mountlake Terrace High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Mountlake Terrace High School rank among public schools in Mtlk Terrace?
By Resource Investment Index, Mountlake Terrace High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Mtlk Terrace, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Edmonds School District?
Besides Mountlake Terrace High School, Edmonds School District also operates Edmonds Woodway High School (1,605 students), Meadowdale High School (1,491 students), and Lynnwood High School (1,335 students). See the Edmonds School District district page for the complete list.