- Enrollment
- 1,796
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Seattle, WA
Talley High School
Federal NCES profile for Talley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530723003400
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Talley High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #12 of 13
- schools in Seattle · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 61.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Talley High School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Talley High School ranks #12 of 13 schools in Seattle, WA.
School address
District: Renton School District · Washington
NCES ID 530723003400 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Talley High School shrank from 275 students in 2022-23 to 237 in 2023-24 (-13.8%).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 530723003400 · Seattle, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
248 enr · 15.5:1 · 61.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Hazen Senior High School (1,796 students)
Talley High School shrank from 275 students in 2022-23 to 237 in 2023-24 (-13.8%). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Talley High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hazen Senior H
Hazen Senior High School
1,796 students
- Renton Senior
Renton Senior High School
1,208 students
- Lindbergh Seni
Lindbergh Senior High School
1,201 students
- Nelsen Middle
Nelsen Middle School
913 students
- Mcknight Middl
Mcknight Middle School
811 students
- This school 248
Talley High School
248 students
What this shows Talley High School reports 248 students on the CCD universe file.
How Talley High School compares
Talley High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.5% | ▲ 37% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 248 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
248
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 40% in Washington - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.1%
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
$19,241
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 27.4%
White 24.2%
African American 23.0%
Asian 13.3%
Two or More 8.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 27.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.8, Talley High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Renton School District reports $19,241 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Talley 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 |
| Renton Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lindbergh Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nelsen Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcknight Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Talley 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
Similar other schools in Seattle
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Summit Public School: Atlas
Standard public school
566 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
White Center Heights Elementary
Standard public school
527 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Hilltop Elementary
Standard public school
519 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Mount View Elementary
Standard public school
460 students 20:1 students per teacher
Louisa Boren Stem K-8
Standard public school
437 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Beverly Park Elem at Glendale
Standard public school
411 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~248 students)
Frequently asked questions about Talley High School
How many students attend Talley High School?
Talley High School has 248 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Seattle, WA. CCD year-over-year: 275 (2022-23) → 237 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Talley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Talley High School is 15.5:1, which is 12% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Talley High School?
61.5% of students at Talley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Talley High School?
The largest demographic group at Talley High School is Hispanic or Latino at 27.4% of enrollment, in Seattle, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Talley High School?
Talley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Talley High School rank among schools in Seattle?
By Resource Investment Index, Talley High School ranks #12 of 13 schools in Seattle, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Seattle on the city page.
What other schools are in Renton School District?
Besides Talley High School, Renton School District also operates Hazen Senior High School (1,796 students), Renton Senior High School (1,208 students), and Lindbergh Senior High School (1,201 students). See the Renton School District district page for the complete list.