Top 10 Best Renton Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 6,346 students in Renton, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in Renton, WA are H.o.m.e. Program, Liberty Sr High School and Hazen Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Renton, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Washington public high school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 61% statewide average). High schools in Renton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public high schools.
Renton, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is more than the Washington average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Liberty Sr High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Best Renton, WA Public High Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
H.o.m.e. Program
Alternative School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2607 Jones Ave S
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2520
Grades: 1-12
| 125 students
Rank: #22.
Liberty Sr High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
16655 Se 136th St
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 837-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,481 students
Rank: #33.
Hazen Senior High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1101 Hoquiam Ave Ne
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 204-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,835 students
Rank: #44.
Lindbergh Senior High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
16426 128th Ave Se
Renton, WA 98058
(425) 204-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,177 students
Rank: #55.
Out Of District Facility
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Sw 7th St
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2200
Grades: 1-12
| 15 students
Rank: #66.
Renton Senior High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 S 2nd St
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,140 students
Rank: #77.
Renton Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2607 Jones Ave S
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2550
Grades: 1-12
| 28 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dropout Prevention And Reengagement Academy
Alternative School
800 Oakesdale Ave Sw
Renton, WA 98057
(425) 917-7839
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ella Baker High School (Open Doors)
Alternative School
3000 Ne 4th St
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 235-2352
Grades: 11-12
| 90 students
Rank: n/an/a
Griffin Home
Special Education School
2500 Lake Washington Blvd N
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-2550
Grades: 6-12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Open Door Youth Reengagement
Alternative School
2607 Jones Ave S
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2520
Grades: 11-12
| 17 students
Rank: n/an/a
Renton Remote School
300 Sw 7th St
Renton, WA 98057
(425) 204-2333
Grades: K-12
| 434 students
Rank: n/an/a
3000 4th St Ne
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 235-2352
Grades: 11-12
| 1 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Renton, Washington

Renton, Washington Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
919 Sw Grady Way Ste 125
Renton, WA 98055
(206) 205-6510
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
1800 Index Ave Ne
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-2200
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
3000 Ne 4th St
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 235-2352
Grades: 11-13
| n/a students
315 Garden Ave N
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-4547
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
919 Sw Grady Way
Renton, WA 98055
Grades: 7-12
| 43 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Renton, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in Renton, WA include H.o.m.e. Program, Liberty Sr High School and Hazen Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Renton, WA?
13 public high schools are located in Renton, WA.
What is the racial composition of students in Renton, WA?
Renton, WA public high schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

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