C+
Average
61/100

Rainier Valley Leadership Academy

📚 06 – 12 🏫 High School Charter School
📍 6020 Rainier Avenue S, Seattle, WA 98118
Overall
C+
61/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 37% · Math 37% proficient · 37th percentile in Washington
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Washington schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

61
Repit Score
out of 100
163
Students
enrolled
13.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$32K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%37/100reading 14th percentile, math 59th percentile among Washington high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 44% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Washington schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −5 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Washington. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency37% (−22 pts vs. state avg 59%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency37% (−10 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Washington state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black37%37%reading -14 pts, math +15 pts49th percentile (list)
Hispanic30%50%reading -26 pts, math +26 pts46th percentile (list)
Low-income32%37%reading -23 pts, math +12 pts25th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 6020 Rainier Avenue S
City Seattle
ZIP Code 98118
District 5300342
NCES School ID 530034203602
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 98118

Understanding the community around Rainier Valley Leadership Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $106,930
Per Capita Income $55,109
Poverty Rate 8.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 52.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.1%
High School or Higher 88.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $726,800
Median Rent $1,796
Owner-Occupied 57.8%
Renter-Occupied 42.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Rainier Valley Leadership Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 58.9%
Female 40.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 61.4%
Hispanic/Latino 23.3%
Two or More Races 8.0%
Asian 4.3%
White 2.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 163
Teachers (FTE) 12.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Rainier Valley Leadership Academy?
Rainier Valley Leadership Academy has a Repit School Score of 61 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Rainier Valley Leadership Academy?
Rainier Valley Leadership Academy has 163 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1.
What grades does Rainier Valley Leadership Academy serve?
Rainier Valley Leadership Academy serves grades 06 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Rainier Valley Leadership Academy receive per student?
Rainier Valley Leadership Academy receives $31,844 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Rainier Valley Leadership Academy in 98118 ▼
Avg Home Value
$734,729
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,007
1-Year Change
+0.6%
% Renters
42.2%

Other Schools in 98118

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026