Our Story
Renton Prep grew out of a long tradition of Christian education in the Renton community.
That story begins in 1953 with Holy Cross Lutheran Church and continued with the opening of Holy Cross Lutheran School in 1962. Over time, that foundation carried forward through Amazing Grace and eventually became what is now Renton Prep.
While much has changed, the purpose has remained consistent: care for students, take learning seriously, and ground both in a clear sense of meaning.
How the School Evolved
In the early 1990s, the school began to rethink how learning should work.
Technology was introduced into classrooms, not as an add-on, but as part of a broader effort to help students think, create, and engage more deeply.
By the mid-2000s, this work expanded into formal research in partnership with the University of Washington. Since then, the approach has been steady: test ideas, study what works, and apply it in the classroom.
Renton Prep Today
In 2015, Renton Prep opened its Renton campus. In 2019, the remainder of the school's Seattle community joined that location, bringing the full K–12 program together in one place.
Today, Renton Prep reflects both its history and its direction. It is a school grounded in the Christian faith, shaped by research, and focused on helping students think clearly, act responsibly, and engage meaningfully with the world.
Key Moments
- 1953Holy Cross Lutheran Church is established
- 1962Holy Cross Lutheran School opens
- 1993Early technology integration begins
- 2006Formal research partnerships begin
- 2009Middle school 1:1 personal device program begins
- 2015Renton Prep opens its Renton campus
- 2019Seattle campus community joins at the Renton location
- 2020Innovation in pandemic-era remote learning
- 2021Visionary Leadership Award
- 2024The Genesis Project launches
A Continuing Story
Renton Prep continues to grow and adapt, but its foundation remains the same.
The goal is not just to prepare students for what comes next, but to help them live thoughtful, meaningful lives.