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H.O.M.E. Program

Q: Is H.O.M.E. Program a good school?

H.O.M.E. Program ranks 360 th of 1160 Washington alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Alternative Grades K-12

360^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,160 Washington Alternative Schools

Better than 69% of Washington alternative schools

Summary

The H.O.M.E. Program is a K-12 alternative school serving 136 students in the Renton School District, and it stands out for achieving strong academic results with notably efficient spending.

This school consistently outperforms both its district and Washington state averages in core subjects, with particularly high proficiency rates in Science (76.47%) and English Language Arts (68.52%). These results are impressive for an alternative school and have been sustained over multiple years. Furthermore, the school operates at a per-student cost of $16,476, which is significantly lower than many comparable programs, such as the Renton Academy (which shares its location) and the Rainier Valley Leadership Academy.

When compared to nearby alternative schools, the H.O.M.E. Program's academic excellence is clear. It far exceeds the proficiency rates of the Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy and performs comparably to or better than the Kent Laboratory Academy. The data suggests this school represents a highly effective and cost-efficient model within alternative education, serving as an academic standout in its district.

136

Students ?

25.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,476

Per pupil spending ?

22.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2607 Jones Ave S
Renton, WA 98055-5102

(425) 204-2520

District: Renton School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.9%

Two or more races:

11.0%

Hispanic:

9.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 93rd percentile in 2021 → 94th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Washington average (64% vs 48% meeting standards)

✓Above the Washington median (69th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Large classes — about 26 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school64%

District avg44%

Washington avg48%

Elementary school

360^th of 1,160

Washington public elementary schools ?

Top 31%▼ down 27 pts since 2019

From top 4% (2019) to top 31% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

32^nd of 534

Washington public middle schools ?

Top 6%▬ steady since 2019

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

133^rd of 247Renton School District among Washington districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	66.5	360 of 1160	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	73.3	284 of 1168	75.7%	★★★★☆
2023	92.3	89 of 1169	92.4%	★★★★★
2022	71.8	306 of 1169	73.8%	★★★★☆
2021	93.5	76 of 1107	93.1%	★★★★★
2019	93.8	47 of 1130	95.8%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2024	88.0	110 of 1093	89.9%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2022	91.2	82 of 1113	92.6%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2022	47.6	535 of 1031	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	90.2	45 of 1027	95.6%	★★★★★

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	94.1	32 of 534	94.0%	★★★★★
2024	93.2	38 of 535	92.9%	★★★★★
2023	94.4	29 of 539	94.6%	★★★★★
2022	94.1	28 of 541	94.8%	★★★★★
2021	96.9	14 of 529	97.4%	★★★★★
2019	91.4	30 of 512	94.1%	★★★★★
2012	44.2	293 of 497	41.0%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	89.6	38 of 488	92.2%	★★★★★
2023	96.1	7 of 488	98.6%	★★★★★
2022	94.2	18 of 488	96.3%	★★★★★
2019	86.5	46 of 470	90.2%	★★★★★

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2013	81.5	12 of 454	97.4%	★★★★★
2012	71.8	68 of 450	84.9%	★★★★☆
2010	26.1	335 of 423	20.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	52.8	226 of 396	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2007	30.5	309 of 399	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Male (2022)93rd percentile+19 vs school

Female (2024)90th percentile+14 vs school

White (2022)48th percentile-26 vs school

Middle school

White (2025)92nd percentile~ school

By subject vs Washington (2024-2025) ?

Science76%+27 vs state

English Language Arts69%+15 vs state

Math46%+3 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				WCAS Science (2025)				SBAC English Language Arts (2025)								SBAC Math (2025)								% Completely Immunized (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Diphtheria (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% Pertussis (2024)	% Tetanus (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 5th Grade	WCAS Science 8th Grade	WCAS Science 11th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 10th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 3rd Grade	SBAC Math 4th Grade	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math 6th Grade	SBAC Math 7th Grade	SBAC Math 8th Grade	SBAC Math 10th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Measles KG	% Mumps KG	% Rubella KG	% Diphtheria KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% Pertussis KG	% Tetanus KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
H.O.M.E. Program	Public, Alternative	K-12	2607 Jones Ave S	Renton	98055	King County	Renton School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 204-2520	136	5	25.6	22.8%	91 (66.9%)	6 (4.4%)	13 (9.6%)	10 (7.4%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (11.0%)								(n/a)	66.7	87.5		76.5		63.6	44.4		88.9	77.8	100.0	68.5	66.7				55.6	75.0		46.0	72.7	81.8	81.8	81.8	81.8	81.8	90.9	72.7	81.8	81.8	$16,476	$801	$15,675
Renton Academy	Public, Alternative	K-12	2607 Jones Ave S	Renton	98055	King County	Renton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(425) 204-2550	24	7	3.4	62.5%	7 (29.2%)	7 (29.2%)	7 (29.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (12.5%)								(n/a)																															$121,583	$18,041	$103,542
Renton Remote School	Public, Alternative	K-12	300 SW 7th St	Renton	98057	King County	Renton School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 204-2333	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Out Of District Facility	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	300 SW 7th St	Renton	98055	King County	Renton School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 204-2200	10	0		30.0%	3 (30.0%)	4 (40.0%)	1 (10.0%)	1 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (10.0%)								(n/a)																															$6,656	$801	$5,855
Kent Laboratory Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	3-12	10515 SE 208th St	Kent	98031	King County	Kent School District	No	No	Yes	No	(253) 373-7488	291	16	17.8	40.9%	70 (24.1%)	51 (17.5%)	38 (13.1%)	93 (32.0%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.7%)	29 (10.0%)								(n/a)	56.0	59.2	69.6	60.8	18.2	52.0	44.0	60.0	80.0	65.3		59.2	36.4	52.0	56.0	36.0	40.0	32.7	35.0	40.3											$22,553	$1,250	$21,303
Dynamic Family Services	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	10811 SE Kent Kanlgey Rd	Kent	98030	King County	Federal Way School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 945-2000	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Highline Home School Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	18367 8th Avenue South	Burien	98148	King County	Highline School District	No	No	No	No	(206) 631-7630	10	0			9 (90.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Satellite High School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	18367 8th Ave S	Seattle	98148	King County	Highline School District	No	No	No	No	(206) 631-7630	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)																															$25,433	$2,082	$23,351
Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	PK, KG-12	11427 3rd Ave S	Seattle	98168	King County	Highline School District	No	No	Yes	No	(206) 631-3000	208	13	16.1	64.9%	44 (21.2%)	21 (10.1%)	97 (46.6%)	16 (7.7%)	1 (0.5%)	7 (3.4%)	20 (9.6%)								(n/a)		21.1	40.7	32.6				30.4	50.0	20.0	56.7	41.4				21.7	34.8			19.4											$20,182	$11,889	$8,293
Rainier Valley Leadership Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	6-12	6020 Rainier Avenue S	Seattle	98118	King County	Rainier Valley Leadership Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(206) 659-0956	121	14	8.6	56.2%	1 (0.8%)	85 (70.2%)	24 (19.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (8.3%)								(n/a)								22.7	23.1			23.0					23.1			10.0											$41,513	$7,121	$34,393

Frequently Asked Questions about H.O.M.E. Program

What district is H.O.M.E. Program in?

Renton School District

How many students attend H.O.M.E. Program?

In the 2024-25 school year, 136 students attended H.O.M.E. Program.

What is the racial makeup of H.O.M.E. Program?

Students at H.O.M.E. Program are 67% White, 11% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 4% African American.

Is H.O.M.E. Program a good school?

H.O.M.E. Program ranks 360^th of 1160 Washington alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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