Talley High School

7800 S 132nd St
Seattle, WA 98178
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 275 students in grades 6-12, Talley High School 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 275 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50% in WA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Talley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Talley High School's student population of 275 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
275 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

Talley High School 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 Talley High School is 0.80, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#1786 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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11-19%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Talley High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Talley High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
15%
9%
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Hispanic
27%
26%
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Black
20%
5%
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White
26%
49%
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Hawaiian
2%
1%
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Two or more races
9%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.80
This chart displays the diversity score of Talley High School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
45-49%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Talley High School and public school graduation rate of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Talley High School's ranking?
Talley High School is ranked #1786 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Talley High School?
The graduation rate of Talley High School is 45-49%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Talley High School?
275 students attend Talley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
27% of Talley High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Talley High School?
Talley High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Talley High School offer ?
Talley High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Talley High School part of?
Talley High School is part of Renton School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 275 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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