Renaissance Academy Charter School

Summary:

Renaissance Academy Charter School is a public charter school located in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, serving 1,097 students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The school has a diverse student population, with 48.04% White, 26.07% African American, 7.2% Hispanic, and 5.2% Asian students.

Renaissance Academy Charter School stands out for its exceptional academic performance. The school has a 100% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the nearby Coatesville Intermediate High School (95.8%) and Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School (75.6%). Additionally, the school has a 0% dropout rate, which is exceptionally low compared to other nearby schools, such as Insight PA Cyber Charter School (3%) and Agora Cyber Charter School (8.8%). In terms of test scores, Renaissance Academy Charter School outperforms the state average in PSSA Science, Keystone Exams Biology, and Keystone Exams Literature.

While Renaissance Academy Charter School excels in many areas, it faces some challenges. The school lags behind some nearby charter schools, such as Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School, in overall academic performance, particularly in PSSA Math and PSSA English Language Arts. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students (34.82%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is a proxy for low-income status. However, the school's investment in resources, as evidenced by its higher spending per student ($17,075) and low student-teacher ratio (11.2), may be contributing to its overall success.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 413 Fairview Street
       Phoenixville, PA  19460


(610) 983-4080

District: Renaissance Academy Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
1153rd of 1,534 Pennsylvania Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,075 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  1,097

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.0%
African American:
26.1%
Two or more races:
13.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.8% Help


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Compare Details Renaissance Academy Charter School ranks worse than 75.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.91. (See more...)
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Compare Details Renaissance Academy Charter School ranks better than 61.1% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.95. (See more...)
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Compare Details Renaissance Academy Charter School ranks better than 82.3% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.79. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Renaissance Academy Charter School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Renaissance Academy Charter School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (48%), African American (26.1%), two or more races (13.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 34.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Renaissance Academy Charter School is 11.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Renaissance Academy Charter School is $17,075.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Renaissance Academy Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Renaissance Academy Charter School 1153rd of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Renaissance Academy Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Renaissance Academy Charter School 347th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Renaissance Academy Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Renaissance Academy Charter School 119th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Renaissance Academy Charter School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Renaissance Academy Charter School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Renaissance Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 50.49 749th 1302 42.5%
2004 54.84 707th 1308 45.9%
2005 69.64 419th 1299 67.7%
2006 68.78 504th 1545 67.4%
2007 57.78 789th 1555 49.3%
2008 61.84 699th 1551 54.9%
2009 56.21 850th 1549 45.1%
2010 48.92 1031st 1579 34.7%
2011 49.71 1035th 1597 35.2%
2012 70.59 529th 1599 66.9%
2015 78.27 301st 1474 79.6%
2016 70.01 512th 1554 67.1%
2017 72.93 434th 1547 71.9%
2018 75.31 378th 1530 75.3%
2019 65.80 599th 1544 61.2%
2021 40.78 959th 1433 33.1%
2022 29.36 1119th 1534 27.1%
2023 26.91 1153rd 1534 24.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Renaissance Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.82 1223rd 1414 13.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Renaissance Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.13 775th 1043 25.7%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Renaissance Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.43 229th 437 47.6%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Renaissance Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.76 1109th 1236 10.3%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Renaissance Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 62.27 287th 643 55.4%
2004 76.61 157th 663 76.3%
2005 73.59 199th 687 71.0%
2006 75.87 157th 736 78.7%
2007 80.82 95th 749 87.3%
2008 69.68 229th 753 69.6%
2009 80.03 103rd 770 86.6%
2010 75.47 163rd 805 79.8%
2011 74.98 187th 825 77.3%
2012 78.42 145th 834 82.6%
2015 88.07 64th 835 92.3%
2016 89.09 59th 870 93.2%
2017 85.48 97th 877 88.9%
2018 87.07 80th 861 90.7%
2019 82.51 118th 891 86.8%
2021 57.41 329th 797 58.7%
2022 61.27 336th 883 61.9%
2023 60.95 347th 893 61.1%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Renaissance Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.96 395th 874 54.8%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Renaissance Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.13 228th 660 65.5%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Renaissance Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.08 79th 421 81.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Renaissance Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.40 292nd 681 57.1%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Renaissance Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 74.73 149th 590 74.7%
2005 65.28 221st 593 62.7%
2006 64.87 235th 604 61.1%
2007 65.36 238th 615 61.3%
2008 79.82 80th 621 87.1%
2009 54.02 342nd 632 45.9%
2010 77.58 110th 649 83.1%
2011 77.21 102nd 660 84.5%
2012 74.51 148th 664 77.7%
2015 73.57 183rd 680 73.1%
2016 78.29 122nd 677 82.0%
2017 80.11 110th 663 83.4%
2018 69.24 262nd 673 61.1%
2019 92.04 8th 693 98.8%
2021 89.50 16th 537 97.0%
2022 51.90 378th 634 40.4%
2023 78.79 119th 674 82.3%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Renaissance Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.72 274th 652 58.0%
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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Renaissance Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.25 109th 502 78.3%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Renaissance Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.20 56th 260 78.5%
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Rank History for high school White students at Renaissance Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 93.11 22nd 577 96.2%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania 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.

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by a parent
Friday, February 24, 2012

Open Quote My son goes to Renaissance, and he is excelling in all areas of academics. He loves his teachers and his classes. They have a great art program, where he learns about famous artists, and then replicates the their style... The music program is great, and he gets hands on lessons with many types of instruments, and musical styles, and he is learning to read music. Spanish is taught starting in Kindergarten, and by second grade, he can speak Spanish with proper pronuciantion, read and write (in Spanish). Their reading program is very good, and most, if not all, the kids can read by the time they leave Kindergarten, and are reading chapter books by second grade. The kids are grouped by reading ability, and in Math, by Math ability. The kids are expected to act with respect, be responsible for their actions (and their belongings), are are taught anger management skills, problem solving skills, and study skills. They also teach organizational skills starting in Kindergarten, including having the children be responsible for writing down their home work in their Agenda Book every day, and making them reponsible for getting their own homework in their backpacks.
They use a reward system and a 100% chart for behavior. The reward those who act in accordance with the Core Values of the school, and if they have a bad day, and mis-behave, disrupt the class, talk over the teacher, etc, they are given warnings (in the lower grades), and then are asked to move their name down. If they go down to 70%, they miss out on the end-of-quarter party. They are given opportunities to move back up throughout the day, so it isn't often that the kids miss the party. My son occassionally goes down to 80%, for talking, but he is learning to keep his talking in check.... All in all, this is a great school, and a good fit for my family. The only downside, is most of his friends do not live in the neighborhood, so it can be a challenge when getting together with his friends.... Close Quote



Enrollment information for Renaissance Academy Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 441 193 9 15 1 n/a n/a 0 659
2002 561 181 15 25 0 n/a n/a 0 782
2003 561 181 15 25 0 n/a n/a 0 782
2004 609 161 23 24 0 n/a n/a 0 817
2005 594 194 39 25 0 n/a n/a 0 852
2006 583 223 42 32 0 n/a n/a 0 880
2007 569 265 49 28 0 n/a n/a 0 911
2008 562 286 40 34 0 n/a n/a 2 924
2009 566 272 48 35 1 n/a n/a 11 933
2010 554 244 51 33 2 n/a n/a 45 929
2011 570 226 48 40 0 0 58 0 942
2012 587 209 46 35 0 0 62 0 939
2013 602 207 58 37 0 1 70 0 975
2014 631 194 61 34 0 0 79 0 999
2015 651 189 60 32 0 0 93 0 1025
2016 668 194 67 33 0 0 98 0 1060
2017 658 199 60 35 0 0 90 0 1042
2018 683 191 65 39 0 0 85 0 1063
2019 644 203 56 0 0 0 142 0 1045
2020 640 217 55 66 0 0 80 0 1058
2021 629 250 65 63 0 1 93 0 1101
2022 590 254 66 71 0 0 117 0 1098
2023 527 286 57 79 0 2 146 0 1097

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 Academy Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 659 38.0 17.3 0
2002 782 48.0 16.3 20.8
2003 782 48.0 16.3 20.8
2004 817 52.8 15.5 18.8
2005 852 58.0 14.7 19.1
2006 880 64.2 13.7 11.4
2007 911 65.3 14.0 12.3
2008 924 139.1 6.6 14.9
2009 933 68.5 13.6 15.1
2010 929 73.2 12.6 28.1
2011 942 71.1 13.2 26.4
2012 939 73.0 12.8 24
2013 975 80.5 12.1 20.6
2014 999 84.7 11.7 19.5
2015 1025 87.0 11.7 22.3
2016 1060 86.0 12.3 20.9
2017 1042 86.0 12.1 20.9
2018 1063 86.9 12.2 18.8
2019 1045 87.8 11.8 21.5
2020 1058 88.8 11.9 26.3
2021 1101 93.7 11.7 29.1
2022 1098 93.8 11.6 29.6
2023 1097 97.4 11.2 34.8

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 Academy Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 659 38.0 17.3 0
2002 782 48.0 16.3 20.8
2003 782 48.0 16.3 20.8
2004 817 52.8 15.5 18.8
2005 852 58.0 14.7 19.1
2006 880 64.2 13.7 11.4
2007 911 65.3 14.0 12.3
2008 924 139.1 6.6 14.9
2009 933 68.5 13.6 15.1
2010 929 73.2 12.6 28.1
2011 942 71.1 13.2 26.4
2012 939 73.0 12.8 24
2013 975 80.5 12.1 20.6
2014 999 84.7 11.7 19.5
2015 1025 87.0 11.7 22.3
2016 1060 86.0 12.3 20.9
2017 1042 86.0 12.1 20.9
2018 1063 86.9 12.2 18.8
2019 1045 87.8 11.8 21.5
2020 1058 88.8 11.9 26.3
2021 1101 93.7 11.7 29.1
2022 1098 93.8 11.6 29.6
2023 1097 97.4 11.2 34.8

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 Academy Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $332 (2.0%) $16,122 (98.0%) $16,454
2020 $168 (1.0%) $17,112 (99.0%) $17,280
2021 $667 (4.1%) $15,616 (95.9%) $16,282
2022 $1,122 (6.6%) $15,954 (93.4%) $17,075

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Renaissance Academy Charter School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 599th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1153rd of 1534 Elementary schools
 36.4%
Ranks 118th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 347th of 893 Middle schools
 25.6%
Ranks 8th of 693 High schoolsRanks 119th of 674 High schools
 16.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Renaissance Academy Charter School)6249.4
 12.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Renaissance Academy Charter School)63.341.6
 21.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Renaissance Academy Charter School)44.525
 19.5%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Renaissance Academy Charter School)87.766.3
 21.4%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Renaissance Academy Charter School)65.416.3
 49.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Renaissance Academy Charter School)57.316.2
 41.1%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Renaissance Academy Charter School)71.129.7
 41.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Renaissance Academy Charter School)51.128.8
 22.3%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Renaissance Academy Charter School)73.940.1
 33.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Renaissance Academy Charter School)48.132
 16.1%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Renaissance Academy Charter School)69.755.2
 14.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Renaissance Academy Charter School)56.435.1
 21.3%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Renaissance Academy Charter School)84.570
 14.5%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Renaissance Academy Charter School)78.164.6
 13.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Renaissance Academy Charter School)90.344.6
 45.7%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Renaissance Academy Charter School)93.164.6
 28.5%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Renaissance Academy Charter School)97.377.6
 19.7%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%
All Grades Math (Renaissance Academy Charter School)53.231.1
 22.1%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Renaissance Academy Charter School)86.268.1
 18.1%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Renaissance Academy Charter School)70.341.2
 29.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10451097
 5%
African American203286
 40.9%
American Indian00
Asian5657
 1.8%
Hispanic079
Pacific Islander02
White644527
 18.2%
Two or More Races142146
 2.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.5%34.8%
 13.3%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,097 students attended Renaissance Academy Charter School.

Students at Renaissance Academy Charter School are 48% White, 26% African American, 13% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 5% Asian.

Renaissance Academy Charter School ranks in the bottom 24.8% of Pennsylvania alternative schools.


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