Serving 132 students in grades 6-8, Renaissance School Of The Arts ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 132 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Renaissance School of the Arts serves a 1 square mile area in New York, NY, with a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone is 0.6 miles, extending up to 1.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Renaissance School Of The Arts's student population of 132 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
132 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
School Rankings
Renaissance School Of The Arts ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Renaissance School Of The Arts is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3571 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
56%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Black
36%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
White
2%
39%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)97.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Renaissance School Of The Arts's ranking?
Renaissance School Of The Arts is ranked #3571 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Renaissance School Of The Arts?
132 students attend Renaissance School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Renaissance School Of The Arts students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Renaissance School Of The Arts?
Renaissance School Of The Arts has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Renaissance School Of The Arts offer ?
Renaissance School Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Renaissance School Of The Arts part of?
Renaissance School Of The Arts is part of New York City Geographic District # 4.
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