Serving 31 students in grades Kindergarten-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 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 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
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Renton Academy's student population of 31 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
31 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Renton Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Renton Academy is 0.72, 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
#1982 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
13%
26%
Black
39%
5%
White
32%
48%
Hawaiian
3%
2%
Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
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 #1982 out of 2,113 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 40% WA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Renton Academy?
31 students attend Renton Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Renton Academy students are Black, 32% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Renton Academy?
Renton Academy has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Renton Academy offer ?
Renton Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Renton Academy part of?
Renton Academy is part of Renton School District.
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