Serving 679 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Renaissance West Steam Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 679 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Renaissance West Steam Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Renaissance West Steam Academy is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Renaissance West Steam Academy is ranked #2544 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Renaissance West Steam Academy?
679 students attend Renaissance West Steam Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Renaissance West Steam Academy students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Renaissance West Steam Academy?
Renaissance West Steam Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Renaissance West Steam Academy offer ?
Renaissance West Steam Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Renaissance West Steam Academy part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 679 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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