Renaissance Academy

1720 Hopkins Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 414 students in grades 6-8, Renaissance Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 414 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • : 37%
  • : 54%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Renaissance Academy's student population of 414 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
414 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Renaissance Academy is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
37%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Renaissance Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
54%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Renaissance Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
18%
12%
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Hispanic
81%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Renaissance Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
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White
n/a
21%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Renaissance Academy and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.31
This chart display the diversity score of Renaissance Academy and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Renaissance Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Renaissance Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Renaissance Academy?
414 students attend Renaissance Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Renaissance Academy students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Renaissance Academy?
Renaissance Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Renaissance Academy offer ?
Renaissance Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Renaissance Academy part of?
Renaissance Academy is part of Alum Rock Union Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 414 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • : 37%
  • : 54%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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