Talley High School

www.rentonschools.us/slc

248 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Talley High School is an alternative learning institution located in Seattle, Washington, and is part of the Renton School District. The school is specifically designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional educational environment, focusing on credit retrieval and personalized academic paths. By offering a smaller, more intimate setting, Talley provides a supportive atmosphere where students can work at their own pace to meet graduation requirements and prepare for life after high school.

The program emphasizes flexibility and student-centered instruction, aiming to re-engage learners who might have struggled in a comprehensive high school setting. Through the Student Learning Center (SLC) model, the school integrates academic rigor with social-emotional support, ensuring that students have the resources necessary to overcome obstacles. Talley High School serves as a vital resource for the community, providing a clear, achievable pathway to a high school diploma for students seeking a fresh start.

248

Total Students

17.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Talley High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	60
Hispanic	68
Black	57
Asian	33
Two or More	21
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
68 (27.4%)
White
60 (24.2%)
Black
57 (23.0%)
Asian
33 (13.3%)
Two or More
21 (8.5%)
Pacific Islander
5 (2.0%)
American Indian
4 (1.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Renton School District
Phone:	(425)204-2100
Website:	http://www.rentonschools.us/slc
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	248
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	138
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 19

Grade 10 60

Grade 11 65

Grade 12 104