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H.O.M.E. Program

2607 Jones Ave S, Renton, WA 98055Renton School District
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades KG12Non-Charter
137
Students
Total enrolled
$24,195
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
69% vs nat'l
28.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
87% vs nat'l
44/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
13% vs nat'l
Small public school
Serves 137 students in grades KG–12 in Renton, Washington.
69% above average funding
District spends $24,195 per pupil, 69% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 44th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

H.O.M.E. Program is a small other in Renton, Washington, serving grades KG–12 with 137 students. The district invests $24,195 per student — 69% above the national average of $14,347, with a 28.8:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 24% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at H.O.M.E. Program

137
Total Students
28.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
24%
Free Lunch
5
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution66 male · 70 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility24%
National avg 52% · 33 students
Student Composition
75%
9%
Asian5%
White75%
Hispanic / Latino7%
Black4%
Multiracial9%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 530723002721

Academic Outcomes at H.O.M.E. Program

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
44
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 44th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 50th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 98055

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$24,195Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$24,195
State avg
$50,309
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$10,646
Student Support$4,597
Administration$2,903
Operations$3,629
Other$2,420
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $24,195 spent per student, an estimated $10,719 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
56%
34%
State government
56.5%
Local (property tax)
33.7%
Federal programs
9.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $24,195/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 28.8:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelOther
GradesKG – 12
Location
CountyKing County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (425)204-2520
NCES ID: 530723002721
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Renton seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
2607 Jones Ave S, Renton, WA 98055
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.