Serving 1,097 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Renaissance Academy Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Renaissance Academy Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Renaissance Academy Charter School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Founded in 1999, Renaissance Academy is a tuition-free, accredited,
K-12, college-prep, award-winning,publicCharter School located in
Phoenixville, PA. We currently educate students over 1050 from 22
surrounding school districts. Our dedicated staff works
collaboratively with students and their families to ensure that
each and every student achieves their personal best as students
with a strong emphasis on character development and core values.
K-12, Tuition-Free, Award-winning, Public Charter School
What is Renaissance Academy Charter School's ranking?
Renaissance Academy Charter School is ranked #1912 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Renaissance Academy Charter School often compared to?
Renaissance Academy Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Avon Grove Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Renaissance Academy Charter School?
The graduation rate of Renaissance Academy Charter School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Renaissance Academy Charter School?
1,097 students attend Renaissance Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Renaissance Academy Charter School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Renaissance Academy Charter School?
Renaissance Academy Charter School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Renaissance Academy Charter School offer ?
Renaissance Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Renaissance Academy Charter School part of?
RA is amazing, from the school mission to the staff, everyone is helping to create well-rounded, open-minded, college and career-prepared young adults. The smaller student-to-teacher ratio helps create a learning environment where each student can be successful.
- Posted by Parent - gq
23/28/2011
I would never reccomend anyone to ever send their kids to this school. I don't even know where to start.
First, the enviornment is not good. The walls are gray and the lockers are tiny, as are the unopenable windows, it all just has a a warehouse feel to it, not a place that would get you excited to go to school.
Also, the students are terrible to eachother and I know you can get that anywhere, but this is a tiny school and rumors spread fast. After going there for 10 years you tend to notice that kids that come here who are really nice become nasty in a small amount of time. The teachers there don't understand that they are getting paid to teach not sit there and let the class socialize. A lot of them pick favorites and that reflects on how they grade papers, students who are teacher's favorites always seem to be let off easy. The adminastration picks favorites as well and students who aren't always get the blame.
Academics there are a lie, students fall behind quickly and the school has very limited options to help them catch up. Music and arts are a joke to most of the students, possibly because they are forced upon kids who aren't allowed to change their class to something they actually want to do. Sports are terrible our teams plays unfairly(eg biting their opponents in the ankles and blowing out their knees) and most kids are never able to stay on the team because they have horrible grades. It is very very rare to see this school bring back a trophy. Facilities are also limited theirs a cafeteria, but it has microwave food and you can only get food there during luch period, there's also a really nice workout room, but it's very small and you can only use it if you have that class. Parent involvement is lacking because most parents do not want to drive all the way out to RA for their kids.
Overall, the school is a ridiculous joke, their really is nothing positive that comes to mind about the school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - jacks
25/3/2010
My son was attending this school and they were not giving him his medicine as per doctors orders. Also I found a few things that he needs to have vision therapy, occupational therapy and being evaluated for physical therapy. I have volunteered quite often and the children are totally out of control.
- Posted by Parent - nstim
51/11/2010
Renaissance is an amazing school. The dedication and passion of all the teachers and staff shows as soon as you walk into the school. I have watched my children grow into articulate, well intentioned young men with the support of their teachers. My sons are both 'techies' but have been encouraged to explore their artistic sides - improv, drama and photography as well.
- Posted by Parent - jewle
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