Mount Rainier High School

MRHS provides an excellent program and a group of top-notch Honors and I.B. teachers as well as an extensive variety of extracurricular activities. At MRHS you can have an education that is just as good as the Mercer Island/Bellevue schools, just be sure and enroll in the Honors and IB courses and don't slack off. This school has produced many graduates with national achievements and students who go on to top colleges like Stanford and Cal Tech. I definitely recommend the IB program, it prepared me for the standard of work required to excell in a four-year university.
--Submitted by a student

incredibly dedicated teachers and coaches. They really care about the kids and their families. High achievement scores and wonderful programs abound.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is bar none the greatest high school in washington!! ive been in and out of school districts for the past twelve years and as a senior now i can say that MRHS is the greatest school with the friendliest teachers and best education plan i've seen out of the six high schools i've attended this year. beats out Tyee, Highline, Evergreen, North Central, West Seattle, and Cheif Sealth. No competition!!!
--Submitted by a student

This School is excellent! I'm currently a sophomore here at MRHS. I feel that the teachers are the best! I've been earning C's and D's for a while in past schools, but when I entered MRHS as a 9th grader, I was given a chance the teachers believed in me and gave me confidence to exceed. I'm now earning A's and B's !! I highly recommend this school to parents and students! This school is a good preparation for college.
--Submitted by a student

We moved to Des Moines in order for our children to attend the IB Program. We found committed teachers and a stimulating curriculum. Historically, the school has had an excellent debate team and a strong technology program. We would recommend this high school highly.
--Submitted by a parent

Teachers go the extra mile for those students that want to learn.
--Submitted by Jennifer Latham, a student

Mount Rainier is a wonderful school with a safe and productive learning environment. While I am not a fan of the principal, I think the teaching staff it excellent. Not only does this school provide wonderful teachers and fantastic extracurricular activities (such as clubs and sports), but Mount Rainier also provides the students the opportunity to take part in the widely acclaimed International Baccalaureate Program. Two of my children have already been involved with this program and love it. While IB classes are very challenging, the students take out so much from their classes. My oldest child, who is going into her senior year at a prestigious university, said that she was very well prepared for her transition into college. I highly recommend Mount Rainier as the perfect choice for an aspiring student.
--Submitted by a parent

This school has the best educational program in the entire district.