Hazen High School (Washington)
| Oliver M. Hazen High School | |
|---|---|
1101 Hoquiam Ave NE Renton, Washington United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | High school |
| Established | 1967 |
| School district | Renton School District |
| Principal | Craig Cooper |
| Teaching staff | 77.50 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,661 (2025-2026)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 12.58[1] |
| Color | |
| Song | "Green, Gold and Blue" |
| Athletics conference | KingCo 4A |
| Mascot | Gordy the Highlander |
| Team name | Highlanders |
| Rival | Liberty |
| Newspaper | The Kilt |
| Yearbook | Lonach |
| Website | hazen |
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.
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
- Drill/Dance 3A Military State Champions
- 300 meter hurdles 3A State Champion
2024-2025
- Wrestling 4A State Champion
- 300 meter hurdles 4A State Champion
- Hazen High placed first in the State Ensemble contest held at Central Washington University
- Hazen Men's Soccer 4A State Champion runner up
2025-2026
- 200 meter freestyle 4A State Champion
Hazen is home to many athletic programs, including:
- Football
- Golf
- Tennis
- Cross Country
- Competitive Cheer
- Basketball
- Swim
- Wrestling
- Flag Football
- Gymnastics
- Dance/Drill
- Track & Field
- Soccer
- Baseball
- Fastpitch Softball
Notable alumni
- Barbara Madsen (born 1952) — associate justice of the Washington Supreme Court
- Frank Reed (American football) (born 1954) — football player
- Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (born 1999) — football player
References
- ^ a b c "Hazen Senior High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 28, 2024.