At a glance
Reported students
248
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17.42
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington high enrollment
52nd percentile
Compared with 624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
434
Talley High School: 248 reported students.
State peer staffing position
23rd percentile
14.2:1 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
- 606
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19.85
- Student–teacher ratio
- 30.5:1
What the reported data says about Talley High School
Talley High School is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Seattle. It is one of 29 current school records connected to Renton School District. NCES reports 248 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 52nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.2:1, below 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 (27.4%) and White (24.2%). English learners represent 16.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 22.9%. 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 Talley High School
- 1How do the reported 14.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.42 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 1 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
- 16.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 22.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 64.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.9
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.6
- 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
- White24.2%
- Hispanic27.4%
- Black23%
- Asian13.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2%
- Multiracial8.5%
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.
Open Door Youth Reengagement
High · Grades 11–12
50 reported students
Lindbergh Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,201 reported students
Renton Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,208 reported students
Hazen Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,796 reported students
Honey Dew Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
276 reported students
Lakeridge Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
287 reported students
Public schools near Talley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dropout Prevention and Reengagement Academy High · Puget Sound Educational Service District 121 | 09–12 | 0 | 0.9 mi |
| Renton Senior High School High · Renton School District | 09–12 | 1,208 | 1.2 mi |
| Tukwila Online Learning High · Tukwila School District | 06–12 | 0 | 1.9 mi |
| Foster Senior High School High · Tukwila School District | 09–12 | 910 | 2.2 mi |
| Open Door Youth Reengagement High · Renton School District | 11–12 | 50 | 2.7 mi |
| Renton Technical College High · Tukwila School District | 09–12 | 0 | 2.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Talley High School
What grades does Talley High School serve?
Talley High School reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Renton School District.
How many students attend Talley High School?
Talley High School reported 248 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 52nd percentile among 624 Washington high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 606 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Talley High School?
The calculated ratio is 14.2:1, based on 248 students and 17.42 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 Talley High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Talley 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 Talley High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
64.5% 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 Talley High School in?
Talley 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 Talley High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dropout Prevention and Reengagement Academy (0.9 mi), Renton Senior High School (1.2 mi), Tukwila Online Learning (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.