C
Below Average
53/100

Mount Tahoma High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 4634 S 74th Street, Tacoma, WA 98409
Overall
C
53/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 35% · Math 14% proficient · 12th percentile in Washington
Graduation
A
91% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Washington schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

53
Repit Score
out of 100
1,416
Students
enrolled
20.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$23K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%12/100reading 14th percentile, math 10th percentile among Washington high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%77/10091% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%79/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 46% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Washington schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −28 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Washington. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency35% (−24 pts vs. state avg 59%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency14% (−33 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate91% (+22 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2019

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Washington state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White42%12%reading -35 pts, math -37 pts3rd percentile (list)
Black15%5%reading -36 pts, math -17 pts0th percentile (list)
Hispanic37%12%reading -19 pts, math -12 pts6th percentile (list)
Asian45%32%reading -38 pts, math -34 pts3rd percentile (list)
Low-income32%12%reading -23 pts, math -13 pts7th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 4634 S 74th Street
City Tacoma
ZIP Code 98409
District 5308700
NCES School ID 530870001488
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 98409

Understanding the community around Mount Tahoma High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $65,245
Per Capita Income $34,196
Poverty Rate 10.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 28.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.3%
High School or Higher 87.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $330,600
Median Rent $1,478
Owner-Occupied 43.9%
Renter-Occupied 56.1%
View full data for ZIP 98409 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Mount Tahoma High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.7%
Female 48.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 31.0%
White 16.8%
Asian 17.2%
Black 14.2%
Two or More Races 13.5%
Pacific Islander 6.9%
American Indian 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,416
Teachers (FTE) 70.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 20.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Mount Tahoma High School?
Mount Tahoma High School has a Repit School Score of 53 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Mount Tahoma High School?
Mount Tahoma High School has 1,416 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.2:1.
What grades does Mount Tahoma High School serve?
Mount Tahoma High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Mount Tahoma High School receive per student?
Mount Tahoma High School receives $23,190 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Mount Tahoma High School in 98409 ▼
Avg Home Value
$416,989
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,640
1-Year Change
+2.5%
% Renters
56.1%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026