H.O.M.E. Program

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136 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

The H.O.M.E. (Home-based Opportunities for Meaningful Education) Program is an alternative educational model provided by the Renton School District, designed to support families who choose to homeschool their children. Rather than a traditional classroom setting, the program acts as a bridge between the district’s resources and the home environment. It allows students to maintain official enrollment in the public school system while following a parent-directed curriculum, providing access to district textbooks, educational materials, and professional guidance from certificated teachers.

The program is structured to offer flexibility while ensuring students remain aligned with state learning standards. Families enrolled in H.O.M.E. receive support in creating personalized learning plans, enabling them to tailor their child’s education to specific interests and learning styles. By participating in this program, students can benefit from the autonomy of homeschooling alongside the structure and academic resources of the Renton School District, creating a collaborative partnership that honors the role of the parent as the primary instructor.

136

Total Students

5.3

Full-Time Teachers

25.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for H.O.M.E. Program
Demographic	Student Count
White	91
Hispanic	13
Black	6
Asian	10
Two or More	15
American Indian	1

White
91 (66.9%)
Two or More
15 (11.0%)
Hispanic
13 (9.6%)
Asian
10 (7.4%)
Black
6 (4.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Renton School District
Phone:	(425)204-2520
Website:	http://www.rentonschools.us/home
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	136
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	20
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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

Kindergarten 10

Grade 1 11

Grade 2 6

Grade 3 10

Grade 4 16

Grade 5 15

Grade 6 13

Grade 7 17

Grade 8 17

Grade 9 9

Grade 10 12