Griffin Home serves 3 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 3 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in WA)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Griffin Home ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Griffin Home's student population of 3 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
3 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Griffin Home is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)<50%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥50%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
16:1
American Indian
34%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
33%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
33%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
67%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% WA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% WA state average).
How many students attend Griffin Home?
3 students attend Griffin Home.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Griffin Home students are American Indian, 33% of students are Hispanic, and 33% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Griffin Home?
Griffin Home has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Griffin Home offer ?
Griffin Home offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Griffin Home part of?
Griffin Home is part of Renton School District.
In what neighborhood is Griffin Home located?
Griffin Home is located in the Kennydale neighborhood of Renton, WA. There are 1 other public schools located in Kennydale.
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