Rainier Valley Leadership Academy
Charter School
121 Students
Other 6th - 12th
School Overview
Rainier Valley Leadership Academy (RVLA) is a public charter middle and high school located in the Rainier Valley neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. Operating under the Green Dot Public Schools network, the academy is founded on the core belief that every student, regardless of their background or zip code, deserves access to a high-quality, college-preparatory education. The school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum combined with a supportive culture that focuses on personalized learning to help students navigate the path toward post-secondary success.
Beyond traditional academics, RVLA places a strong focus on leadership development, community engagement, and social-emotional growth. By fostering small learning environments and maintaining strong partnerships between teachers, families, and students, the school aims to cultivate civic-minded individuals prepared to lead in their local communities and beyond. As a tuition-free public charter school, it serves as an alternative educational option in the Seattle area, dedicated to closing the opportunity gap and ensuring all students graduate prepared for college, career, and leadership.
Beyond traditional academics, RVLA places a strong focus on leadership development, community engagement, and social-emotional growth. By fostering small learning environments and maintaining strong partnerships between teachers, families, and students, the school aims to cultivate civic-minded individuals prepared to lead in their local communities and beyond. As a tuition-free public charter school, it serves as an alternative educational option in the Seattle area, dedicated to closing the opportunity gap and ensuring all students graduate prepared for college, career, and leadership.
121
Total Students
14.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
56.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic | 24 |
| Black | 85 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 10 |
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Black85 (70.2%)
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Hispanic24 (19.8%)
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Two or More10 (8.3%)
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White1 (0.8%)
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Asian1 (0.8%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | Rainier Valley Leadership Academy |
| Phone: | (206)659-0956 |
| Website: | http://myrvla.org |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 121 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 14.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 8.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 60 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 8 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
13
Grade 6
26
Grade 7
19
Grade 8
22
Grade 9
9
Grade 10
7
Grade 11
14
Grade 12
11
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 13 |
| Grade 6 | 26 |
| Grade 7 | 19 |
| Grade 8 | 22 |
| Grade 9 | 9 |
| Grade 10 | 7 |
| Grade 11 | 14 |
| Grade 12 | 11 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 48 | 39.7% |
| Male | 73 | 60.3% |
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