Renton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 30 public schools serving 15,230 students in Renton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Renton School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Renton School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 307 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has increased from 75% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.79
0.68
# American Indian Students
47 Students
14,183 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3,746 Students
94,906 Students
% Asian Students
25%
9%
# Hispanic Students
4,211 Students
279,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
26%
# Black Students
2,221 Students
52,182 Students
% Black Students
15%
5%
# White Students
3,236 Students
535,720 Students
% White Students
21%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
186 Students
15,326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
1,572 Students
96,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
9%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
502
21,595
# Students in K Grade:
1,092
78,516
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,125
80,876
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,095
77,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,164
80,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,161
81,002
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,090
80,530
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,052
81,104
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,118
81,726
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,132
84,624
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,202
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,165
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,123
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,209
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,092 is higher than the state median of $18,857. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,340 is higher than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Renton School District?
Renton School District manages 30 public schools serving 15,230 students.
What is the rank of Renton School District?
Renton School District is ranked #171 out of 307 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Renton School District?
28% of Renton School District students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Asian, 21% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Renton School District?
Renton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Renton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,340 is higher than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 30 schools
Grades: 01-12
Enrollment: 15,230 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 79%
Graduation Rate
: 81% (Btm 50% in WA)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
