Open Door Youth Reengagement

37 Students

High School 11th - 12th

School Overview

Open Door Youth Reengagement in Renton is a specialized educational program designed specifically for students aged 16 to 21 who have previously dropped out of high school or are at risk of not graduating. Operating under the Renton School District, the program serves as a bridge for students who need a more flexible, supportive environment to earn their high school diplomas. Unlike a traditional high school setting, Open Door focuses on a personalized academic approach, allowing students to recover credits at their own pace while receiving individualized guidance from staff dedicated to removing barriers to education.

Beyond academics, the program places a heavy emphasis on career readiness and life stability. It provides a smaller, more intimate learning community where students can address the personal or systemic challenges that led them to leave the traditional school system. By offering a blend of rigorous coursework and social-emotional support, Open Door aims to empower disengaged youth to complete their secondary education and successfully transition into post-secondary training, higher education, or the workforce.

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Open Door Youth Reengagement
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	15
Black	7
Two or More	4
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
15 (41.7 %)
White
7 (19.4 %)
Black
7 (19.4 %)
Two or More
4 (11.1 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (8.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Renton School District
Phone:	(425)204-2520
Grade Range:	11th - 12th
Total Students:	37
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	29
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 11 3

Grade 12 34