How to Apply
Renaissance is a small school with a maximum enrollment of 96, however, class sizes are at the same teacher/student ratio as in other district middle schools.
Click here to apply: CHOICE SCHOOL APPLICATION
Choice School Application window for 2026-27 will open November 1, 2025.
Enrollment Policy
Renaissance is a Choice School open to any student in the Lake Washington School District. Follow link for full instructions on how to apply to choice school lotteries: Choice Schools - Lake Washington School District
Information Night
When: October 28, 2025
Where: RSAR @ 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM - (includes tour of RSAR campus)
LwSD Choice School application timeline for 2026-2027
***Please note we are ONLY accepting ONE application per student***
- Online application opens - November 1, 2025
- Online application due - December 1, 2025
- Lottery held at district - January 9, 2026
- Notifications sent to families - January 16, 2026
- Acceptance due from families - January 30, 2026
School Background Information
Located at Eastlake High
400 228th Ave N.E.
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 936-1544
www.lwsd.org/rsar
Principal: Todd Apple
- A maximum of 96 students in grades 6-8 develop in an environment of academic rigor, using multiple approaches and perspectives
- Focus on integrating the visual and performing arts with a challenging science and mathematics curriculum
- Students are known and nurtured as important individuals who have an active concern for their community and society
- Strong parent involvement and volunteerism