Enrollment
1,456
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530240000356
👥 S:T ratio 10
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 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 39/100 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
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.2%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mountlake Terrace High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mountlake Terrace High School
Mountlake Terrace High School is a large high school in Mtlk Terrace, Washington, enrolling 1,456 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.4:1 is larger than about 89% of Washington schools and 27% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,456 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 106 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #97, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 68/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 347 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 48 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Edmonds School District also operates Edmonds Woodway High School (1,605 students) and Meadowdale High School (1,491 students) alongside Mountlake Terrace High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mountlake Terrace High School compares
Mountlake Terrace High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,670
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edmonds School District, which includes Mountlake Terrace High School.
$17,670
Per student
-9%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.7%
State 61.2%
Federal 9.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,605
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,456 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.4:1)
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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.
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 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Mtlk Terrace on the city page.
Is Mountlake Terrace High School a good school?
Mountlake Terrace High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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