Serving 145 students in grades 6-12, Rainier Valley Leadership Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 145 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rainier Valley Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Rainier Valley Leadership Academy's student population of 145 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
145 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rainier Valley Leadership Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rainier Valley Leadership Academy is 0.56, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2051 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
9%
Hispanic
15%
26%
Black
64%
5%
White
4%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rainier Valley Leadership Academy's ranking?
Rainier Valley Leadership Academy is ranked #2051 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Rainier Valley Leadership Academy often compared to?
Rainier Valley Leadership Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Orca K-8 School, Interagency Programs by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rainier Valley Leadership Academy?
The graduation rate of Rainier Valley Leadership Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Rainier Valley Leadership Academy?
145 students attend Rainier Valley Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Rainier Valley Leadership Academy students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rainier Valley Leadership Academy?
Rainier Valley Leadership Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Rainier Valley Leadership Academy offer ?
Rainier Valley Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Rainier Valley Leadership Academy part of?
Rainier Valley Leadership Academy is part of Rainier Valley Leadership Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Rainier Valley Leadership Academy located?
Rainier Valley Leadership Academy is located in the Rainier Valley neighborhood of Seattle, WA. There are 3 other public schools located in Rainier Valley.
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