Serving 19 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Renaissance Home For Youth ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 89% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Renaissance Home For Youth ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
19 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
79%
41%
White
11%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Renaissance Home For Youth?
The graduation rate of Renaissance Home For Youth is 50%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Renaissance Home For Youth?
19 students attend Renaissance Home For Youth.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Renaissance Home For Youth students are Black, 11% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Renaissance Home For Youth?
Renaissance Home For Youth has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Renaissance Home For Youth offer ?
Renaissance Home For Youth offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Renaissance Home For Youth part of?
Renaissance Home For Youth is part of Special School District.
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