Summary:
Renton School District has five high-school-level programs serving students in the Renton, Washington area: three traditional high schools generally serving grades 9–12, Talley High School serving grades 6–12, and Open Door Youth Reengagement serving grades 11–12. Together, these programs enroll about 4,503 students, but their missions and student populations differ considerably, so specialized programs should not be compared directly with comprehensive high schools.
Hazen Senior High School is the clear overall leader. It has the highest ranking, strongest performance in English language arts, math, and science, highest graduation rate at 87.1%, and lowest dropout rate at 6.9%. Lindbergh Senior High School is the next strongest traditional option and has made the most notable recent ranking gains. Its graduation rate is above district and state averages, and its ELA proficiency is strong, although math, science, and dropout rates remain concerns. Renton Senior High School has improved its ranking and math scores, but its academic proficiency and graduation rate remain below district and state levels, especially in math.
Talley High School has the lowest conventional ranking and faces significant challenges, including a 62.1% graduation rate and 24.2% dropout rate; however, its grades 6–12 structure makes direct comparison less informative. Open Door Youth Reengagement is a very small program for students in grades 11–12 and reports a 14.7% graduation rate and 26.4% dropout rate, reflecting a highly specialized reengagement mission. For families comparing traditional high schools, Hazen offers the strongest outcomes, Lindbergh shows encouraging momentum, and Renton may appeal to families watching for continued improvement. Talley and Open Door are better evaluated using measures such as credit recovery, attendance, persistence, and progress toward graduation.
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