Summary:
The Renton School District in Washington is home to 5 high schools, serving students from grades 9-12. The schools in this district vary significantly in their academic performance, with Hazen Senior High School standing out as a high-performing institution, while Talley High School and Renton Senior High School face more significant challenges.
Hazen Senior High School stands out as the highest-ranked school in the district, ranking 150 out of 437 Washington high schools. The school consistently outperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests, with 67.26% of students proficient or better in SBAC/English Language Arts, compared to the district and state averages of 47.04% and 52.63%, respectively. Additionally, Hazen Senior High School boasts a relatively high graduation rate of 88.7% and a low dropout rate of 7.6%.
In contrast, Talley High School, a public magnet school with a unique grade configuration of 6-12, struggles significantly in academic performance. The school has the lowest test scores, graduation rates, and the highest dropout rates among the schools in the Renton School District. Despite having the highest spending per student at $24,910 for the 2021-2022 school year, Talley High School's outcomes suggest that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving academic performance.
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