Serving 245 students in grades 9-12, Renaissance Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Renaissance Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Renaissance Academy is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Renaissance Academy is ranked #359 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Renaissance Academy?
The graduation rate of Renaissance Academy is 15-19%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Renaissance Academy?
245 students attend Renaissance Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Renaissance Academy students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Renaissance Academy?
Renaissance Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Renaissance Academy offer ?
Renaissance Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Renaissance Academy part of?
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