Mountlake Terrace High School

Mountlake Terrace High School serves 1,385 students in grades 9-12 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington, with a student-teacher ratio of 22.7:1 and 61 full-time equivalent teachers. This regular public school has earned strong recognition, ranking #315 out of 2,261 schools statewide, placing it in the 86th percentile among Washington high schools. The school demonstrates solid academic performance with a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and an impressive academic score of 9.4 out of 10.

Students show particularly strong literacy skills, with 80% achieving proficient or above levels in ELA/Reading across grade levels. This academic success reflects both the school's educational programs and the supportive community environment. Located in Snohomish County, Mountlake Terrace High School draws from a stable suburban community where the median household income reaches $96,085 and the poverty rate remains relatively low at 7.3%.

The surrounding ZIP code 98043 is home to 21,347 residents, with 41% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, indicating strong community support for education. Median home values of $560,400 reflect the area's desirability and stability. The school operates within a large suburban setting that provides students with access to both educational opportunities and community resources while maintaining a manageable school size that allows for meaningful student-teacher relationships.

The student-teacher ratio at Mountlake Terrace High School is 22.7:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.