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Hazen Senior High School vs. Renton Senior High School

Should you attend Hazen Senior High School or Renton Senior High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Hazen Senior High School
1101 Hoquiam Ave Ne
Renton, WA 98059
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Renton Senior High School
400 S 2nd St
Renton, WA 98055
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Hazen Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

Renton Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,828 students in grades 9-12, Hazen Senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 1,250 students in grades 9-12, Renton Senior High School ranks in the bottom 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 20% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,828 students
1,250 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hazen Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Renton Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hazen Senior High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Renton Senior High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
58 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hazen Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Renton Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hazen Senior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Renton School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Renton Senior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Renton School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#440 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 30%)
#1449 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hazen Senior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Renton Senior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
48%
(Top 50% in WA)
20%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hazen Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Renton School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Renton Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Renton School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
73%
(Top 20% in WA)
52%
(Top 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hazen Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Renton School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Renton Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Renton School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
56%
(Top 50% in WA)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
91%
(Top 20% in WA)
85%
(Top 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Hazen Senior High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Renton School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Renton Senior High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Renton School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hazen Senior High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Renton Senior High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
431
313
Grade 10 Students
487
338
Grade 11 Students
440
295
Grade 12 Students
470
304

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hazen Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Renton School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Renton Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Renton School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
30%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hazen Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Renton School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Renton Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Renton School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
28%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hazen Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Renton School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Renton Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Renton School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
5%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hazen Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Renton School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Renton Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Renton School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
28%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hazen Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Renton School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Renton Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Renton School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Hazen Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Renton School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Renton Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Renton School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Two or more races
9%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hazen Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Renton School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Renton Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Renton School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.75
0.76
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hazen Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Renton School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Renton Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Renton School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
64%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hazen Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Renton School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Renton Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Renton School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hazen Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Renton School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Renton Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Renton School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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