Renaissance Collegiate Academy (Closed 2023)

425 Summit Terrace Court Build
Columbia, SC 29229
Renaissance Collegiate Academy serves 91 students in grades Kindergarten-3. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
91 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (SC)
(20-21)
<50%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
97%
31%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
54%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Renaissance Collegiate Academy?
91 students attend Renaissance Collegiate Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Renaissance Collegiate Academy students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Renaissance Collegiate Academy?
Renaissance Collegiate Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Renaissance Collegiate Academy offer ?
Renaissance Collegiate Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Renaissance Collegiate Academy part of?
Renaissance Collegiate Academy is part of South Carolina Public Charter School District.

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