Serving 28 students in grades 1-12, Renton Academy 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 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 28 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Renton Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Renton Academy's student population of 28 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
28 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Renton Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Renton Academy is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2008 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
25%
25%
Black
36%
5%
White
25%
50%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
11%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Renton Academy's ranking?
Renton Academy is ranked #2008 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Renton Academy?
28 students attend Renton Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Renton Academy students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Renton Academy?
Renton Academy has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Renton Academy offer ?
Renton Academy offers enrollment in grades 1-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Renton Academy part of?
Renton Academy is part of Renton School District.
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