At a glance
Reported students
1,208
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
57.29
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington high enrollment
80th percentile
Compared with 624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
434
Renton Senior High School: 1,208 reported students.
State peer staffing position
64th percentile
21.1:1 reported; state peer median 19.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,149
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55.12
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.8:1
What the reported data says about Renton Senior High School
Renton Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Renton. It is one of 29 current school records connected to Renton School District. NCES reports 1,208 students for 2024–25.
Among 624 high schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 225 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 80th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.1:1, close to the Washington median of 19.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (34.9%) and Asian (25%). English learners represent 20.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Renton Senior High School
- 1How do the reported 21.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 57.29 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 20.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 65.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White8.7%
- Hispanic34.9%
- Black22%
- Asian25%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.5%
- Multiracial7.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Renton School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lindbergh Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,201 reported students
Hazen Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,796 reported students
Talley High School
High · Grades 06–12
248 reported students
Open Door Youth Reengagement
High · Grades 11–12
50 reported students
Nelsen Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
913 reported students
McKnight Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
811 reported students
Public schools near Renton Senior High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talley High School High · Renton School District | 06–12 | 248 | 1.2 mi |
| Dropout Prevention and Reengagement Academy High · Puget Sound Educational Service District 121 | 09–12 | 0 | 1.2 mi |
| YouthSource and RTC High · Renton Technical College | 11–12 | 296 | 1.7 mi |
| Renton Technical High School High · Renton Technical College | 11–12 | 66 | 1.7 mi |
| Renton Technical College High · Tukwila School District | 09–12 | 0 | 1.8 mi |
| Open Door Youth Reengagement High · Renton School District | 11–12 | 50 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Renton Senior High School
What grades does Renton Senior High School serve?
Renton Senior High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Renton School District.
How many students attend Renton Senior High School?
Renton Senior High School reported 1,208 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 80th percentile among 624 Washington high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,149 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Renton Senior High School?
The calculated ratio is 21.1:1, based on 1,208 students and 57.29 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 19.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Renton Senior High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Renton Senior High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Renton School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Renton Senior High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
65.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Renton Senior High School in?
Renton Senior High School is part of Renton School District, based in Renton, WA, which operates 29 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Renton Senior High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Talley High School (1.2 mi), Dropout Prevention and Reengagement Academy (1.2 mi), YouthSource and RTC (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.