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Renton School District

Washington · Public School District
30
Schools
15,230
Students
$24,195
Per-Pupil Spend
+69% nat'l
53.2%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
83.6%
Graduation Rate
-2.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Renton School District is a public school district in Washington serving 15,230 students across 30 schools. It includes 15 elementary, 4 middle, 6 high schools. Its graduation rate of 83.6% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $24,195 is above average for a US public school district. 53% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (30)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Dimmitt Middle School06–08664
McKnight Middle School06–08861
Nelsen Middle School06–08904
Vera Risdon Middle School06–08780
High Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Griffin Home06–123
Hazen Senior High School09–121,871
Lindbergh Senior High School09–121,274
Open Door Youth Reengagement11–1237
Renton Senior High School09–121,229
Talley High School06–12275
Other Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
H.O.M.E. ProgramKG–12137
Meadow Crest Early Childhood Education CenterPK–PK500
Out Of District FacilityPK–1217
Renton AcademyKG–1229
Renton Remote SchoolKG–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$24,195+69% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
56%
34%
State
56.5%
Local (property tax)
33.7%
Federal
9.8%

State funding accounts for 56% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
30
Schools
15,230
Students
53%
Free Lunch
$24K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate83.6%
Opportunity Score44/100
StateWashington →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $24,195 per pupil — 69% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 30 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Renton School District?
Renton School District has 30 public schools, serving a total of 15,230 students.
What is the graduation rate for Renton School District?
The graduation rate is 83.6%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Renton School District spend per student?
Renton School District spends $24,195 per pupil — 69% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Renton School District?
53% of students in Renton School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Renton School District?
No, Renton School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Renton School District serve?
Renton School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Renton School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Renton School District is 44/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.