Renaissance High School

Summary:

Renaissance High School is a public high school located in Detroit, Michigan, serving 1,146 students in grades 9-12. The school has a predominantly African American student population, with 97.91% of students identifying as African American in the 2022-2023 school year. Renaissance High School is part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District, which is ranked 563 out of 610 school districts in Michigan and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Renaissance High School has shown relatively strong academic performance compared to the surrounding schools and the district average. In the 2023-2024 school year, 17.1% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in M-Step/Science, 26.5% were proficient or better in M-Step/Social Studies, 75.8% were proficient or better in SAT/Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, and 28.4% were proficient or better in SAT/Mathematics. These scores are significantly higher than the Detroit Public Schools Community District averages, which were 14%, 19.2%, 32.4%, and 10.8%, respectively. The school has also maintained a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 95.1% to 98.0% over the past five school years, which is notably higher than the graduation rates of nearby schools like Henry Ford High School (55.8%) and Mumford High School (64.5%).

While Renaissance High School outperforms many of the nearby schools in academic metrics and graduation rates, it still faces challenges with chronic absenteeism, which has increased from 23.2% in 2017-2018 to 35.4% in 2022-2023. This is still lower than the chronic absenteeism rates of nearby schools like Henry Ford High School (84.0%) and Mumford High School (84.7%). The school has also seen an increase in its dropout rate, from 2.0% in 2018-2019 to 4.1% in 2022-2023, though it still has a lower dropout rate compared to these nearby schools.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 6565 W Outer Dr
       Detroit, MI  48235-2723


(313) 416-4600

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

SchoolDigger Rank:
362nd of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,044 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.8 Help
Number of students:  1,146

Racial breakdown:

African American:
97.9%
Two or more races:
0.9%
Hispanic:
0.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Renaissance High School ranks better than 51.3% of high schools in Michigan. It also ranks 2nd among 15 ranked high schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.92. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Renaissance High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (97.9%), two or more races (0.9%), Hispanic (0.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Renaissance High School is 18.8. 19 high schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Renaissance High School employs 60.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Renaissance High School is $19,044. 18 high schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Renaissance High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Renaissance High School 362nd of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Renaissance High School in the ranking list.)

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Detroit Public Schools Community District:

SchoolDigger ranks Detroit Public Schools Community District 563rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Renaissance High School

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Rank History for all students at Renaissance High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 77.49 128th 666 80.8%
2021 53.42 227th 561 59.5%
2022 55.81 254th 531 52.2%
2023 68.42 195th 735 73.5%
2024 46.92 362nd 743 51.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Renaissance High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.39 60th 755 92.1%
2019 92.41 24th 532 95.5%
2021 66.95 104th 417 75.1%
2022 69.59 110th 369 70.2%
2023 76.39 101st 614 83.6%
2024 60.53 219th 654 66.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Renaissance High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.61 212th 710 70.1%
2019 67.64 161st 554 70.9%
2021 46.93 238th 462 48.5%
2022 47.03 245th 416 41.1%
2023 60.45 210th 611 65.6%
2024 43.59 336th 619 45.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Renaissance High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.63 184th 707 74.0%
2019 83.93 70th 543 87.1%
2021 50.82 203rd 472 57.0%
2022 59.36 183rd 440 58.4%
2023 73.46 137th 611 77.6%
2024 44.20 338th 633 46.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Renaissance High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.42 12th 254 95.3%
2019 97.99 2nd 147 98.6%
2021 80.37 12th 59 79.7%
2022 86.64 9th 51 82.4%
2023 94.68 7th 170 95.9%
2024 71.74 37th 188 80.3%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Renaissance High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 1 1128 0 5 0 0 0 0 1134
2018 0 1170 2 5 0 0 0 0 1177
2019 2 1193 3 3 1 0 0 0 1202
2020 3 1170 3 3 0 0 0 0 1179
2021 2 1164 3 5 1 0 1 0 1176
2022 3 1077 4 6 1 1 1 0 1093
2023 3 1122 2 7 1 1 10 0 1146

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Renaissance High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 1134 51.0 22.2 51.3
2018 1177 55.0 21.4 59.5
2019 1202 51.0 23.5 61.1
2020 1179 55.0 21.4 67.7
2021 1176 57.0 20.6 54.3
2022 1093 59.4 18.4 52.9
2023 1146 60.9 18.8 62.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Renaissance High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 1134 51.0 22.2 51.3
2018 1177 55.0 21.4 59.5
2019 1202 51.0 23.5 61.1
2020 1179 55.0 21.4 67.7
2021 1176 57.0 20.6 54.3
2022 1093 59.4 18.4 52.9
2023 1146 60.9 18.8 62.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Renaissance High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,796 (14.3%) $10,805 (85.7%) $12,601
2020 $1,892 (13.9%) $11,694 (86.1%) $13,586
2021 $1,531 (10.7%) $12,743 (89.3%) $14,274
2022 $6,443 (32.8%) $13,211 (67.2%) $19,654
2023 $5,949 (31.2%) $13,095 (68.8%) $19,044

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Renaissance High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 128th of 666 High schoolsRanks 195th of 735 High schools
 7.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Renaissance High School)53.642.3
 11.3%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Detroit Public Schools Community District)17.715.4
 2.3%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Renaissance High School)76.180.3
 4.2%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Detroit Public Schools Community District)28.532.9
 4.4%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Renaissance High School)43.834.1
 9.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Detroit Public Schools Community District)11.411.7
 0.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)36.329.9
 6.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12021146
 4.7%
African American11931122
 6%
American Indian11
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic37
 133.3%
Pacific Islander01
White23
 50%
Two or More Races010
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.1%62.2%
 1.1%


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Renaissance High School ranks 362nd of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,146 students attended Renaissance High School.

Students at Renaissance High School are 98% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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