Serving 1,873 students in grades 9-12, Mount Rainier High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,873 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 30% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mount Rainier High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Mount Rainier High School's student population of 1,873 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,873 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mount Rainier High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Rainier High School is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#829 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
14%
9%
Hispanic
33%
26%
Black
14%
5%
White
24%
49%
Hawaiian
4%
1%
Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Rainier High School's ranking?
Mount Rainier High School is ranked #829 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mount Rainier High School?
The graduation rate of Mount Rainier High School is 89%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mount Rainier High School?
1,873 students attend Mount Rainier High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Mount Rainier High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Rainier High School?
Mount Rainier High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mount Rainier High School offer ?
Mount Rainier High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mount Rainier High School part of?
Mount Rainier High School is part of Highline School District.
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