Lindbergh High School is a high school in the southeastern section of Renton, Washington, a suburb of Seattle, in the Renton School District. It is named after Charles A. Lindbergh, the famous aviator who was first to fly solo across the Atlantic in 1927. The school was founded in 1972.
Serving 1,277 students in grades 9-12, Lindbergh Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,277 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Top 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lindbergh Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Lindbergh Senior High School's student population of 1,277 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,277 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Year Founded
1972
Colors
Red, Navy Blue, White and Red
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 24, 2026
School Rankings
Lindbergh Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lindbergh Senior High School is 0.80, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1017 out of 2088 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
25%
9%
Hispanic
25%
26%
Black
18%
5%
White
20%
48%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tony The Eagle
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lindbergh Senior High School's ranking?
Lindbergh Senior High School is ranked #1017 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Lindbergh Senior High School often compared to?
Lindbergh Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hazen Senior High School, Renton Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lindbergh Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Lindbergh Senior High School is 87%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lindbergh Senior High School?
1,277 students attend Lindbergh Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
25% of Lindbergh Senior High School students are Asian, 25% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lindbergh Senior High School?
Lindbergh Senior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lindbergh Senior High School offer ?
Lindbergh Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lindbergh Senior High School part of?
Lindbergh Senior High School is part of Renton School District.
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