Serving 428 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Renaissance Public School Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 428 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Renaissance Public School Academy's student population of 428 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
428 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1996
School Calendar
School Rankings
Renaissance Public School Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Renaissance Public School Academy is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1818 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
5%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
17%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue; White & Grey Accents
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Renaissance Public School Academy's ranking?
Renaissance Public School Academy is ranked #1818 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Renaissance Public School Academy often compared to?
Renaissance Public School Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Coleman Elementary School, Weidman Elementary School, Pullen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Renaissance Public School Academy?
428 students attend Renaissance Public School Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Renaissance Public School Academy students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Renaissance Public School Academy?
Renaissance Public School Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Renaissance Public School Academy offer ?
Renaissance Public School Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Renaissance Public School Academy part of?
Renaissance Public School Academy is part of Renaissance Public School Academy School District.
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