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Renaissance Alternative High School is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in Bremerton, Washington, which is part of the Bremerton School District. With just 107 students, the school faces significant challenges, including consistently low graduation rates, high dropout rates, and poor academic performance on standardized tests compared to nearby high schools.
Over the past 5 years, Renaissance Alternative High School has had four-year graduation rates ranging from just 21.2% to 57.1%, which is much lower than the 74.2% graduation rate at Bremerton High School. Correspondingly, the school has had high dropout rates, ranging from 28.5% to 42.8%, far exceeding the 12.8% dropout rate at Bremerton High. Academically, only 45.83% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 66.2% statewide, and just 12.12% were proficient in science, versus 49.66% for the state.
Renaissance Alternative High School serves a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, ranging from 74.16% to 80.37% over the past 3 years, which is significantly higher than the 66.18% at Bremerton High School. The school has also seen declining enrollment and changes in its racial makeup, with a decrease in White students and an increase in students of color. Despite these challenges, the school spends a relatively high amount per student, ranging from $11,837 to $21,377 over the past 4 years, which is higher than the $19,268 per student spent at Bremerton High. Addressing these issues and learning from the success of nearby high-performing schools like Klahowya Secondary and Central Kitsap High School could be crucial for improving the educational experience and outcomes at Renaissance Alternative High School.
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