Enrollment
1,796
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Renton, WA
Hazen Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Hazen Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530723001080
👥 S:T ratio 8
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hazen Senior High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Renton · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23:1
- large classes for Washington
- 28.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hazen Senior High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hazen Senior High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Renton, WA.
School address
District: Renton School District · Washington
NCES ID 530723001080 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
78.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hazen Senior High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hazen Senior High School
Hazen Senior High School is a large high school in Renton, Washington, enrolling 1,796 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23:1 is larger than about 90% of Washington schools and 31% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,796 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 79 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #79, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (30%) and White (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 449 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Renton's high schools, it stands alongside Renton Senior High School (1,208 students): Hazen Senior High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23:1 vs 21.2:1).
Renton School District also operates Renton Senior High School (1,208 students) and Lindbergh Senior High School (1,201 students) alongside Hazen Senior High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hazen Senior High School compares
Hazen Senior High School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23:1 | ▲ 31% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.5% | ▼ 37% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,796 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,796
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 90% in Washington - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,639
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 449 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 29.7%
White 28.1%
Hispanic or Latino 26.6%
Two or More 9.7%
African American 5.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 29.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.0, Hazen Senior High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Renton School District, which includes Hazen Senior High School.
$17,639
Per student
-9%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.7%
State 56.5%
Federal 9.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hazen Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renton Senior High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lindbergh Senior High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nelsen Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcknight Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vera Risdon Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hazen Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,208
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,201
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 913
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Renton
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Renton Senior High School
Standard public school
1,208 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Lindbergh Senior High School
Standard public school
1,201 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Renton Technical High School
Standard public school
66 students
Open Door Youth Reengagement
Alternative education program
50 students
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,796 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hazen Senior High School
How many students attend Hazen Senior High School?
Hazen Senior High School has 1,796 students enrolled. It is a high school in Renton, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hazen Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hazen Senior High School is 23:1, which is 31% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hazen Senior High School?
28.5% of students at Hazen Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hazen Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Hazen Senior High School is Asian at 29.7% of enrollment, in Renton, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hazen Senior High School?
Hazen Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hazen Senior High School rank among high schools in Renton?
By Resource Investment Index, Hazen Senior High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Renton, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Renton on the city page.
Is Hazen Senior High School a good school?
Hazen Senior High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Renton School District?
Besides Hazen Senior High School, Renton School District also operates Renton Senior High School (1,208 students), Lindbergh Senior High School (1,201 students), and Nelsen Middle School (913 students). See the Renton School District district page for the complete list.
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