Boston Renaissance Charter Public School, formerly Boston Renaissance Charter School, is a charter elementary school in Hyde Park, Boston, Massachusetts. It is one of the oldest charter schools in Boston, and as of 2012 BRCPS was also one of the largest charter schools in the city.
Serving 937 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Boston Renaissance Charter Public School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 937 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Boston Renaissance Charter Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Boston Renaissance Charter Public School's student population of 937 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
937 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Campus Size
6
School Rankings
Boston Renaissance Charter Public School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boston Renaissance Charter Public School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1332 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
39%
25%
Black
56%
10%
White
2%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boston Renaissance Charter Public School's ranking?
Boston Renaissance Charter Public School is ranked #1332 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Boston Renaissance Charter Public School often compared to?
Boston Renaissance Charter Public Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bridge Boston Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Boston Renaissance Charter Public School?
937 students attend Boston Renaissance Charter Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Boston Renaissance Charter Public School students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Boston Renaissance Charter Public School?
Boston Renaissance Charter Public School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Boston Renaissance Charter Public School offer ?
Boston Renaissance Charter Public School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Boston Renaissance Charter Public School part of?
Boston Renaissance Charter Public School is part of Boston Renaissance Charter Public School District.
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