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Mountlake Terrace High School
- B+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- Mtlk Terrace, WA
- 201 reviews
- AcademicsB+
- DiversityA
- TeachersB
- College PrepB
- Clubs & ActivitiesC+
- Health & SafetyC+
- AdministrationB
- SportsB-
- FoodC+
- Resources & FacilitiesC-
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- Cost of LivingC
- Good for FamiliesA-
- HousingB-
Median Household Income
$69,727
National
$55,322Median Rent
$1,334
National
$949Median Home Value
$311,300
National
$184,700Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
C+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 78%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.18 responses
Poll
- 72%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.18 responses
Students
Diversity
A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,317
Free or Reduced Lunch
29%
- 63%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.19 responses
- 79%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.19 responses
- 68%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.19 responses
Teachers
- 80%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.30 responses
- 73%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.30 responses
- 63%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.30 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
C+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$13,144/ year
National
$12,239- 90%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.30 responses
- 47%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.30 responses
- 67%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.30 responses
Mountlake Terrace High School Reviews
201 reviews
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It's a bit of an older building with a very spirited community and many passionate educators, and the STEM program here is considered best in the district. The school spirit is usually in no short volume, and it's considered cool to care about your community here! There also really aren't any cliques and the school is pretty open to LGBTQ+ students. However, the arts program has suffered many budget cuts and is in danger of having its major avenues cut. The school has also been susceptible to multiple threats of violence, and while the staff has done a good job at keeping us safe, it's rattled the student body- this is no fault of the staff or faculty however! This school has been responsible for the better half of my teen years, and is a great place to send your child if they're in need of a tight-knit, accepting community (especially if the child is LGBTQ+! Lots of resources available).
Award-winning music, STEM, and journalism programs, but underfunded in comparison to rather mediocre sports teams. The "STEM magnet" program and diploma are somewhat gimmicky and an effort to boost class size, but the classes within it are solid. Teacher (for the most part) are passionate and effective, and the best AP course offering in the district (although I wish AP World was offered as well.) Only high school in the district with lockers, but the building is the oldest out of the high schools and last year, electrical issues led to numerous false fire alarms.
Currently, I am a sophomore attending Mountlake Terrace High and I love my school. Mainly in STEM (Science Math Technology) is what I enjoy most about the school. We have a cool way of getting students into STEM there are three different pathways in our school there is the aerospace pathway, The computer science pathway, and the biotechnology pathway. First, as a Freshman, you go to a class called intro into engineering which is a year-long class and you learn the basics of engineering and how to work in the engineering method then after that you can branch off into the pathways that prepare you for that field. That is why I love this school many people come to this high school for STEM. I went into the computer science pathway and as a sophomore, I am currently doing AP computer science principles.