Lindbergh High School is a high school in the southeastern section of Renton, Washington, a suburb of Seattle, in the Renton School District. It is named after Charles A. Lindbergh, the famous aviator who was first to fly solo across the Atlantic in 1927. The school was founded in 1972.
Serving 1,201 students in grades 9-12, Lindbergh Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,201 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Top 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lindbergh Senior High School serves the southeast part of Renton, WA, covering an area of approximately 7.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5 to 10-minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 2.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lindbergh Senior High School's student population of 1,201 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,201 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1972
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lindbergh Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lindbergh Senior High School is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1017 out of 2088 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
27%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
20%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
87%
83.8%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.9%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, Navy Blue, White and Red
School Mascot
Tony The Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lindbergh Senior High School's ranking?
Lindbergh Senior High School is ranked #1017 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Lindbergh Senior High School often compared to?
Lindbergh Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hazen Senior High School, Renton Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lindbergh Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Lindbergh Senior High School is 87%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend Lindbergh Senior High School?
1,201 students attend Lindbergh Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
27% of Lindbergh Senior High School students are Asian, 26% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lindbergh Senior High School?
Lindbergh Senior High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lindbergh Senior High School offer ?
Lindbergh Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lindbergh Senior High School part of?
Lindbergh Senior High School is part of Renton School District.
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