Hazen High School (Washington)

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Oliver M. Hazen High School
Hazen High School (Washington)
1101 Hoquiam Ave NE
Renton, Washington

United States
Information
TypeHigh school
Established1967
School district Renton School District
PrincipalCraig Cooper
Teaching staff77.50 (FTE) [1]
Grades9-12
Enrollment1,661 (2025-2026) [1]
Student to teacher ratio12.58 [1]
Color   
Song"Green, Gold and Blue"
Athletics conferenceKingCo 4A
MascotGordy the Highlander
Team nameHighlanders
Rival Liberty
NewspaperThe Kilt
YearbookLonach
Website hazen.rentonschools.us

Oliver M. Hazen High School is a public secondary school located in the Renton Highlands of Renton, Washington, United States, in the greater Seattle area. It is a part of the Renton School District.

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History

Students first entered the school in the fall of 1968. Oliver M. Hazen, for whom Hazen High School is named, served as the Renton School District Superintendent from 1936-1966. The Hazen Coat of Arms portrays Renton’s coal mining and Boeing Aerospace connections alongside the school’s dedication to excel in pride, unity and achievement.

Architecture

The school was built with a Cold War Institutional exterior with a Brutalist aesthetic. Established in 1967, Hazen High has not seen any major renovations since 2011 when the D-100/200 wings were added.

Activities

Hazen has an active music and drama department. Hazen High's Divina Voce Choir placed 1st in State in 2017, and in 2025. Hazen has an extremely strong DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) chapter. Each year, Hazen DECA members compete at the Area, State, and National Level.

Athletics

Hazen High School is a member of the KingCo 4A Athletic Conference and Washington Interscholastic Activities Association.

Men's Soccer

The Men's Soccer team won the 3A state title in 2007

Women's Soccer

Hazen's Women's Soccer team won the 4A state title in 1982-83.

2023-2024

2024-2025

2025-2026

Hazen is home to many athletic programs, including:

Notable alumni

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Hazen Senior High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 28, 2024.