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Spanning 32.5 square miles, Renton School District provides a safe and challenging learning environment for a diverse population of approximately 15,500 students in pre-K through 12th grade at 4 high schools, 4 middle schools, 15 elementary schools, and an early childhood learning center. District programs also address the special needs of disabled, academically gifted, and artistically talented students. Four schools (Renton Park Elementary, Hazelwood Elementary, McKnight Middle, and Lindbergh High) are U.S. Department of Education-recognized Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence. Community support for Renton schools is strong. School levies, which make up 25% of the district's budget, have been consistently approved by the community for more than 20 years.

Just 11 miles from Seattle and bordered by the majestic Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound on the west, tranquil Lake Washington on the north, and the Cascade Mountains on the east, Renton School District is home to nearly 100,000 people who value working, living, and playing in the Pacific Northwest. Renton's strong economic base and favorable business climate have attracted the attention of nationally recognized companies that are looking to provide employees and their families with an outstanding quality of life. Industry giants like Boeing Commercial Airplane Group and PACCAR are being joined by businesses like Wizards of the Coast, Zones, and IKEA. All that and 2,500 software companies within a 30 mile radius. The City of Renton offers endless recreational opportunities, including over 2,800 acres of parks and playgrounds, a 190 acre golf course, a thriving community center, two neighborhood centers, and a senior center. An active arts community allows residents to experience local theatre, concerts, festivals, and art shows.