Renton School District

Renton Schools Quick Facts

Approximately 14,000 students
13 elementary schools
3 middle schools (6 - 8)
3 comprehensive high schools (9 - 12)
2 alternative high schools (9 - 12)
Early childhood center for regular and special education preschool
Serves a geographical area of 32.5 square miles
Approximately 950 certificated employees
Approximately 750 classified personnel
Professional library
Instructional Materials Resource Center
New schools including 13 elementary schools and one middle school. Renovation of other schools have been completed or are in progress.
Annual budget over $129,000,000

Stronger voter support in the passage of levies over the last two decades
In 2003 voters approved $150 million bond for building renovation, construction and district-wide technology
Various citizen advisory committees, including instruction, special education, gifted, technology, etc.
Active Renton PTSA council
Communities in Schools of Renton program
Greater Renton Chamber of Commerce sponsors annual New Teachers' Breakfast and Business Education Exchange
District and community collaborates to sponsor Ahead of the Class Awards
Public and arts community financial support to build Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center