Renaissance High Continuation

11 Spring Valley Rd.
Watsonville, CA 95076

www.renaissance.pvusd.net

Renaissance High Continuation serves 134 students in grades 9-12.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 134 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Graduation Rate
: 75-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
Math Proficiency
: ≤5%
Reading Proficiency
: ≤5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Renaissance High Continuation ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Renaissance High Continuation's student population of 134 students has declined by 18% over five school years.

The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

134 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Renaissance High Continuation is 0.12, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

≤5%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Renaissance High Continuation 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.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

≤5%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Renaissance High Continuation 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

10:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

94%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Renaissance High Continuation and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

n/a

White

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.12

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Renaissance High Continuation and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

75-79%

85%

This chart display graduation rate of Renaissance High Continuation and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

83%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Renaissance High Continuation and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Pajaro Valley Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Renaissance High Continuation's ranking?

Renaissance High Continuation ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Renaissance High Continuation?

The graduation rate of Renaissance High Continuation is 75-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Renaissance High Continuation?

134 students attend Renaissance High Continuation.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

94% of Renaissance High Continuation students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Renaissance High Continuation?

Renaissance High Continuation has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Renaissance High Continuation offer ?

Renaissance High Continuation offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Renaissance High Continuation part of?

Renaissance High Continuation is part of Pajaro Valley Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 134 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Graduation Rate
: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
Math Proficiency
: ≤5%
Reading Proficiency
: ≤5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education