Serving 137 students in grades Kindergarten-12, H.o.m.e. Program ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 137 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
H.o.m.e. Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
H.o.m.e. Program's student population of 137 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
137 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
H.o.m.e. Program ranks within the top 20% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of H.o.m.e. Program is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#308 out of 2113 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
53%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
16:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
6%
9%

Hispanic
7%
26%

Black
4%
5%

White
72%
48%

Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
10%
9%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
(13-14)70-79%
80%

Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
49%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is H.o.m.e. Program's ranking?
H.o.m.e. Program is ranked #308 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are H.o.m.e. Program often compared to?
H.o.m.e. Programis often viewed alongside schools like Home Education Exchange, Individualized Graduation & Degree Program by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of H.o.m.e. Program?
The graduation rate of H.o.m.e. Program is 70-79%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 80%.
How many students attend H.o.m.e. Program?
137 students attend H.o.m.e. Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of H.o.m.e. Program students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of H.o.m.e. Program?
H.o.m.e. Program has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does H.o.m.e. Program offer ?
H.o.m.e. Program offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is H.o.m.e. Program part of?
H.o.m.e. Program is part of Renton School District.
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