Enrollment
1,208
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Renton, WA
Renton Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Renton Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530723001082
👥 S:T ratio 15
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Renton Senior High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Renton · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Washington
- 58.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Renton Senior High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Renton Senior High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Renton, WA.
School address
District: Renton School District · Washington
NCES ID 530723001082 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Renton Senior High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Renton Senior High School
Renton Senior High School is a higher-need, large high school in Renton, Washington, enrolling 1,208 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 58.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,208 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 90 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #84, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (35%) and Asian (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 302 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Renton's high schools, it stands alongside Hazen Senior High School (1,796 students): Renton Senior High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.2:1 vs 23:1).
Renton School District also operates Hazen Senior High School (1,796 students) and Lindbergh Senior High School (1,201 students) alongside Renton 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 Renton Senior High School compares
Renton 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 | 21.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.3% | ▲ 30% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,208 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,208
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in Washington - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.1%
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 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 34.9%
Asian 25.1%
African American 22.1%
White 8.7%
Two or More 7.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 34.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.3, Renton Senior High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Renton School District, which includes Renton 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 Renton Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazen Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lindbergh Senior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nelsen Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcknight Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vera Risdon Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Renton Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,796
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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.
Hazen Senior High School
Standard public school
1,796 students 23:1 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 (~1,208 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Renton Senior High School
How many students attend Renton Senior High School?
Renton Senior High School has 1,208 students enrolled. It is a high school in Renton, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Renton Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Renton Senior High School is 21.2:1, which is 20% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Renton Senior High School?
58.3% of students at Renton Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Renton Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Renton Senior High School is Hispanic or Latino at 34.9% of enrollment, in Renton, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Renton Senior High School?
Renton Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Renton Senior High School rank among high schools in Renton?
By Resource Investment Index, Renton Senior High School ranks #3 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 Renton Senior High School a good school?
Renton Senior High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% 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 Renton Senior High School, Renton School District also operates Hazen Senior High School (1,796 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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