Ella Baker High School (Open Doors) serves 144 students in grades 11-12.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 11-12
- Enrollment: 144 students
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: ≤5% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ella Baker High School (Open Doors) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Ella Baker High School (Open Doors)'s student population of 144 students has grown by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
144 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ella Baker High School (Open Doors) is 0.73, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
9%
Hispanic
41%
26%
Black
21%
5%
White
25%
48%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)≤5%
84%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Ella Baker High School (Open Doors)?
The graduation rate of Ella Baker High School (Open Doors) is 5%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Ella Baker High School (Open Doors)?
144 students attend Ella Baker High School (Open Doors).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Ella Baker High School (Open Doors) students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Ella Baker High School (Open Doors) offer ?
Ella Baker High School (Open Doors) offers enrollment in grades 11-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ella Baker High School (Open Doors) part of?
Ella Baker High School (Open Doors) is part of Renton Technical College School District.
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