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Lindbergh Senior High School

High School · Renton School District · Renton, WA

A Renton School District high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

16426 128th Ave SE, Renton, WA 98058

  • Math 25% vs WA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 49% vs WA 56% (2024)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.13 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.6% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48.7% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-6.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12.5 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-7.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
College Readiness3.4Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation12.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.4:1
District spending per student$19,241
Chronic Absenteeism46%

Students at Lindbergh Senior High School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency25%(2024 SBA)
School
State
36%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency49%(2024 SBA)
School
State
56%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 26 points since 2018, to 37% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
41%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
66%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
83%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
83%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
36%
ELA
84%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
81%
2017
Math
56%
ELA
73%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
75%
2022
ELA
64%
2024
Math
25%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 29 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

52.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lindbergh Senior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Seattle map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 21Car-Dependent
  • Transit 26Some Transit
  • Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,662/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Renton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$111,045

Median home value

$627,200

Median rent

$2,015/mo

College educated

41.4%

Homeownership

73.2%

Poverty rate

7.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98058; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
12.5% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
2 boys'·3 girls'·7 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
H.o.m.e. ProgramEnrollment path unverified5.2K–121.4 mi137Compare →
Open Door Youth ReengagementEnrollment path unverified7.011–121.4 mi42Compare →
Renton AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.8K–121.4 mi31Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Renton School District

Schools in district
31
Rank in district
#26 of 27
District spending per student
$19,241NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lindbergh Senior High School is listed in Renton School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lindbergh Senior High School

Lindbergh Senior High School is a public high school in Renton, WA, part of Renton School District, serving approximately 1,277 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,065 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lindbergh Senior High School

What grades does Lindbergh Senior High School serve?

Lindbergh Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Lindbergh Senior High School?

Lindbergh Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,277 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lindbergh Senior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lindbergh Senior High School is 22.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lindbergh Senior High School rank in WA?

Lindbergh Senior High School ranks #2,065 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Lindbergh Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lindbergh Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Lindbergh Senior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lindbergh Senior High School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Lindbergh Senior High School a charter school?

No, Lindbergh Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lindbergh Senior High School a Title I school?

No, Lindbergh Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lindbergh Senior High School?

52.3% of students at Lindbergh Senior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,277
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
57
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
King County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
46.0%
Area population (ZIP 98058)
41,980
Area average commute
32.2 min
Area median age
38.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98058; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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