General William H. Harrison Preparatory School vs Mount Tahoma High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Washington, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
General William H. Harrison Preparatory School
Lakewood · Public high · Grades 6–12
738 students
Mount Tahoma High School
Tacoma · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,410 students
| Measure | General William H. Harrison Preparatory School Lakewood, Washington | Mount Tahoma High School Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #175 of 333 | #328 of 333 |
| National rank | #7395 of 16,910 | #15373 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 738 | 1,410 |
| Enrollment | 738 | 1,410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.1% | 69.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 14% |
| city | Lakewood | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •General William H. Harrison Preparatory School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.7 vs 19.3).
- •General William H. Harrison Preparatory School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 14%).
- •General William H. Harrison Preparatory School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 35%).
- •General William H. Harrison Preparatory School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.1% vs 69.6%).
- •General William H. Harrison Preparatory School does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 21.4).
- •Mount Tahoma High School is the larger school with 1,410 students compared with 738.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is General William H. Harrison Preparatory School better than Mount Tahoma High School?
On the Success Index (US), General William H. Harrison Preparatory School ranks higher (53.7 vs 19.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are General William H. Harrison Preparatory School and Mount Tahoma High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Lakewood and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
General William H. Harrison Preparatory School: 738. Mount Tahoma High School: 1,410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do General William H. Harrison Preparatory School and Mount Tahoma High School rank in Washington?
General William H. Harrison Preparatory School is 175th of 333 and Mount Tahoma High School is 328th of 333 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).