Renaissance School of Art and Reasoning

RSAR.lwsd.org

80 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

The Renaissance School of Art and Reasoning (RSAR) is a distinctive choice program within the Lake Washington School District, specifically designed for students in grades 6 through 8. Operating on a smaller scale than traditional middle schools, it emphasizes a "community of learners" approach where the integration of arts and humanities is central to the academic experience. The school is known for its project-based learning model, which encourages students to think critically, communicate effectively, and make cross-curricular connections between subjects like literature, social studies, and the fine arts.

Located in Sammamish, the school fosters an intimate environment that prioritizes social-emotional growth alongside academic rigor. By focusing on "reasoning" as a core pillar, the curriculum pushes students to go beyond rote memorization, instead asking them to analyze complex problems and express their findings through creative outlets. Because it is a choice school, it attracts families looking for a specialized, highly collaborative educational setting that differs from the district's larger comprehensive middle schools.

Total Students

4.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

3.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Renaissance School of Art and Reasoning
Demographic	Student Count
White	45
Hispanic	4
Black	3
Asian	18
Two or More	10

White
45 (56.2%)
Asian
18 (22.5%)
Two or More
10 (12.5%)
Hispanic
4 (5.0%)
Black
3 (3.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Lake Washington School District
Phone:	(425)936-1544
Website:	http://RSAR.lwsd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	80
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	3
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 28

Grade 7 27

Grade 8 25