Renton Academy

www.rentonschools.us/rentonacad

29 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Renton Academy, located in Renton, Washington, serves as a specialized therapeutic school within the Renton School District. The program is specifically designed to support students in grades K–12 who require a highly structured, emotionally supportive environment to succeed academically. By integrating intensive social-emotional learning with a standard academic curriculum, the school aims to help students develop the behavioral and self-regulation skills necessary to eventually transition back into a traditional school setting.

The school is defined by its small class sizes and a multidisciplinary staff that includes teachers, counselors, and mental health professionals who work collaboratively to create personalized learning plans. The educational approach focuses on trauma-informed practices and positive behavioral interventions, ensuring that students receive consistent feedback and mentorship. Through its unique environment, Renton Academy provides a vital bridge for students who struggle in conventional classrooms, fostering both personal growth and academic progress in a safe, specialized setting.

Total Students

6.0

Full-Time Teachers

4.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Renton Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	3
Black	9
Two or More	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
12 (41.4 %)
Black
9 (31.0 %)
Two or More
4 (13.8 %)
Hispanic
3 (10.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (3.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Renton School District
Phone:	(425)204-2550
Website:	http://www.rentonschools.us/rentonacad
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	29
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	4.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	14
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 3 2

Grade 4 3

Grade 6 4

Grade 7 4

Grade 8 2

Grade 9 6

Grade 10 4

Grade 11 3

Grade 12 1