Rainier Valley Leadership Academy

Charter School 145 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Rainier Valley Leadership Academy (RVLA) is a public charter middle and high school located in the Rainier Valley neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. Operating under the Green Dot Public Schools network, the academy is founded on the core belief that every student, regardless of their background or zip code, deserves access to a high-quality, college-preparatory education. The school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum combined with a supportive culture that focuses on personalized learning to help students navigate the path toward post-secondary success.

Beyond traditional academics, RVLA places a strong focus on leadership development, community engagement, and social-emotional growth. By fostering small learning environments and maintaining strong partnerships between teachers, families, and students, the school aims to cultivate civic-minded individuals prepared to lead in their local communities and beyond. As a tuition-free public charter school, it serves as an alternative educational option in the Seattle area, dedicated to closing the opportunity gap and ensuring all students graduate prepared for college, career, and leadership.

145

Total Students

12.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rainier Valley Leadership Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	22
Black	92
Asian	11
Two or More	13

Black
92 (64.3 %)
Hispanic
22 (15.4 %)
Two or More
13 (9.1 %)
Asian
11 (7.7 %)
White
5 (3.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Rainier Valley Leadership Academy
Phone:	(206)659-0956
Website:	http://myrvla.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	145
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	60
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 6 24

Grade 7 23

Grade 8 24

Grade 9 20

Grade 10 20

Grade 11 23

Grade 12 11