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Renaissance Academy

1720 Hopkins Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 366 students in grades 6-8, Renaissance Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 366 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Renaissance Academy's student population of 366 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
366 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Renaissance Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Renaissance Academy is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#7552 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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16%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Renaissance Academy 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 2021-22 school year data.
27%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Renaissance Academy 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 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
20%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Renaissance Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
79%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Renaissance Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Renaissance Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
n/a
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Renaissance Academy and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
1%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Renaissance Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.34
This chart displays the diversity score of Renaissance Academy and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Renaissance Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Renaissance Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Renaissance Academy's ranking?
Renaissance Academy is ranked #7552 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Renaissance Academy often compared to?
Renaissance Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Renaissance Academy?
366 students attend Renaissance Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Renaissance Academy students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Renaissance Academy?
Renaissance Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Renaissance Academy offer ?
Renaissance Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Renaissance Academy part of?
Renaissance Academy is part of Alum Rock Union Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Renaissance Academy located?
Renaissance Academy is located in the Alum Rock neighborhood of San Jose, CA. There are 35 other public schools located in Alum Rock.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 366 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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