Mountlake Terrace High School

1,456 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Mountlake Terrace High School (MTHS), located in Mountlake Terrace, Washington, is a prominent secondary school within the Edmonds School District. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is widely recognized for its strong emphasis on both academic rigor and specialized extracurricular programs. It is particularly well-regarded for its award-winning STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) focus, featuring a renowned pre-engineering program and a robust aviation curriculum that provides students with unique hands-on learning experiences in aerospace and technology.

Beyond its academic achievements, MTHS is known for fostering a vibrant school culture characterized by active student involvement in the arts, journalism, and athletics. The school has gained regional and national attention for its excellence in broadcast journalism and its high-performing music and drama departments. With a commitment to preparing students for post-secondary success, Mountlake Terrace High School maintains a diverse and inclusive environment that encourages students to pursue their specific interests, whether through advanced placement (AP) coursework, vocational-technical pathways, or competitive sports and clubs.

1,456

Total Students

62.7

Full-Time Teachers

23.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mountlake Terrace High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	719
Hispanic	263
Black	143
Asian	221
Two or More	66
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	18

White
719 (50.1%)
Hispanic
263 (18.3%)
Asian
221 (15.4%)
Black
143 (10.0%)
Two or More
66 (4.6%)
Pacific Islander
18 (1.3%)
American Indian
6 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Edmonds School District
Phone:	(425)431-7776
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,456
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	372
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	157

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 421

Grade 10 352

Grade 11 369

Grade 12 314