Renaissance School

Summary:

Renaissance School is a public charter high school located in Appleton, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 155 students. It is part of the Appleton Area School District, which is ranked 240 out of 428 school districts in Wisconsin and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Renaissance School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Wisconsin, with a statewide ranking of 29 out of 431 schools for the 2023-2024 school year and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This is significantly higher than the district and state averages. Renaissance School students significantly outperform their peers in the Appleton Area School District and the state of Wisconsin on various standardized tests, including the Forward Exam and ACT. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 78.05% of Renaissance School's 10th-grade students were proficient or better in Social Studies, compared to 39.23% in the district and 45.08% statewide. Additionally, Renaissance School has maintained a 100% four-year graduation rate for the past four school years, which is substantially higher than the district and state averages, and has consistently low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 0.7% over the past five school years, significantly lower than the district and state averages.

Despite being a charter school, Renaissance School serves a relatively diverse student population, with 30.32% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, which is lower than the Appleton Area School District average but higher than some of the nearby charter schools, such as Fox Cities Leadership Academy and Tesla Engineering Charter School. The success of Renaissance School could serve as a model for other schools in the Appleton area or even the state of Wisconsin, as its consistent high rankings and impressive metrics set it apart from the surrounding schools and suggest that it is providing a transformative educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

610 N Badger Ave
Appleton, WI 54914-4198

(920) 852-5611

District: Appleton Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
29^th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,950

Student/teacher ratio: 41.8

Number of students: 155

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.2%

Hispanic:

5.2%

Asian:

4.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Renaissance School ranks better than 93.3% of high schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 2^nd among 7 ranked high schools in the Appleton Area School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.38. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Renaissance School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.2%), Hispanic (5.2%), Asian (4.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Renaissance School is 41.8. 7 high schools in the Appleton Area School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Renaissance School employs 3.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Renaissance School is $10,950. 5 high schools in the Appleton Area School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Renaissance School:

SchoolDigger ranks Renaissance School 29^th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Renaissance School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Appleton Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Appleton Area School District 240^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Renaissance School

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Rank History for all students at Renaissance School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2005	89.35	2^nd	287	99.3%
2006	77.45	38^th	292	87.0%
2007	76.83	46^th	281	83.6%
2008	79.87	34^th	437	92.2%
2009	72.20	94^th	438	78.5%
2010	82.95	18^th	450	96.0%
2011	87.29	3^rd	445	99.3%
2012	82.62	18^th	452	96.0%
2013	84.64	23^rd	457	95.0%
2014	86.51	13^th	462	97.2%
2015	67.00	153^rd	466	67.2%
2016	94.23	16^th	408	96.1%
2017	64.13	123^rd	410	70.0%
2018	53.55	179^th	410	56.3%
2019	81.35	45^th	400	88.8%
2021	97.55	5^th	390	98.7%
2022	93.34	17^th	391	95.7%
2023	95.87	9^th	415	97.8%
2024	87.38	29^th	431	93.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Renaissance School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2019	87.88	10^th	251	96.0%
2021	93.95	7^th	226	96.9%
2022	97.19	4^th	250	98.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Renaissance School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2019	74.88	68^th	343	80.2%
2023	92.89	13^th	329	96.0%
2024	81.44	36^th	353	89.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Renaissance School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	99.64	2^nd	359	99.4%

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Rank History for White students at Renaissance School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	54.84	97^th	261	62.8%
2019	82.20	40^th	266	85.0%
2021	95.85	9^th	266	96.6%

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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, 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.

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Renaissance School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2001	108	3	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	118
2002	116	3	3	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	126
2003	116	3	3	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	126
2004	120	4	5	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	135
2005	72	1	5	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	82
2006	132	1	16	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	155
2007	120	0	38	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	163
2008	119	0	35	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	162
2009	117	2	28	7	4	n/a	n/a	0	158
2010	124	3	24	6	4	n/a	n/a	0	161
2011	131	1	33	12	2	0	0	0	179
2012	132	3	27	10	4	0	0	0	176
2013	145	6	20	10	3	0	0	0	184
2014	159	9	24	7	1	0	0	0	200
2015	158	8	29	5	1	1	0	0	202
2016	159	5	24	5	2	0	0	0	195
2017	150	4	13	5	1	0	2	0	175
2018	128	5	15	7	0	0	4	0	159
2019	128	7	16	14	0	0	4	0	169
2020	115	5	10	9	0	0	1	0	140
2021	118	5	7	6	0	0	3	0	139
2022	119	2	7	6	0	0	4	0	138
2023	132	1	7	8	0	0	6	1	155

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	118	2.1	56.2	18.6
2002	126	3.1	40.6	0
2003	126	3.1	40.6	0
2004	135	3.5	38.6	15.6
2005	82	3.5	23.4	n/a
2006	155	3.8	40.8	n/a
2007	163	3.9	41.8	35.6
2008	162	3.8	42.6	32.7
2009	158	4.0	39.5	34.2
2010	161	3.6	44.7	35.4
2011	179	3.5	51.1	38
2012	176	3.7	47.5	36.9
2013	184	3.7	49.7	29.9
2014	200	3.8	52.6	32
2015	202	n/a	n/a	31.2
2016	195	4.0	48.7	29.2
2017	175	3.9	44.8	25.1
2018	159	3.7	42.9	27.7
2019	169	3.7	45.3	30.2
2020	140	3.6	38.5	26.4
2021	139	3.6	38.2	25.2
2022	138	3.7	37.2	21.7
2023	155	3.7	41.8	30.3

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	118	2.1	56.2	18.6
2002	126	3.1	40.6	0
2003	126	3.1	40.6	0
2004	135	3.5	38.6	15.6
2005	82	3.5	23.4	n/a
2006	155	3.8	40.8	n/a
2007	163	3.9	41.8	35.6
2008	162	3.8	42.6	32.7
2009	158	4.0	39.5	34.2
2010	161	3.6	44.7	35.4
2011	179	3.5	51.1	38
2012	176	3.7	47.5	36.9
2013	184	3.7	49.7	29.9
2014	200	3.8	52.6	32
2015	202	n/a	n/a	31.2
2016	195	4.0	48.7	29.2
2017	175	3.9	44.8	25.1
2018	159	3.7	42.9	27.7
2019	169	3.7	45.3	30.2
2020	140	3.6	38.5	26.4
2021	139	3.6	38.2	25.2
2022	138	3.7	37.2	21.7
2023	155	3.7	41.8	30.3

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Renaissance School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$184 (4.2%)	$4,227 (95.8%)	$4,412
2020	$422 (4.0%)	$10,104 (96.0%)	$10,526
2021	$911 (8.3%)	$10,039 (91.7%)	$10,950

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Renaissance School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 45^th of 400 High schools	Ranks 9^th of 415 High schools	9.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Renaissance School)	69.7	73.3	3.6%
10th Grade Social Studies (Appleton Area School District)	41	45.8	4.8%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Renaissance School)	55.8	67.5	11.7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Appleton Area School District)	40.1	42.1	2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	38.8	41.4	2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Renaissance School)	37.2	55	17.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Appleton Area School District)	27.7	27.5	0.2%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	30.8	29.4	1.3%
10th Grade Science (Renaissance School)	44.2	55	10.8%
10th Grade Science (Appleton Area School District)	31.3	28.9	2.4%
10th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	32.7	31.7	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	169	155	8.3%
African American	7	1	85.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	16	7	56.3%
Hispanic	14	8	42.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	128	132	3.1%
Two or More Races	4	6	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.2%	30.3%	0.1%

Schools Near Renaissance School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ACT English Language Arts (2024)	ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT Science (2024)	Forward Exam English Language Arts (2024)		Forward Exam Mathematics (2024)		Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)		Forward Exam Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT English Language Arts 10th Grade	ACT Mathematics 10th Grade	ACT Science 10th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 7th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 10th Grade	Forward Exam Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Renaissance School	Public, Charter	9-12	610 N Badger Ave	Appleton	54914	Outagamie County	Appleton Area School District	Yes	No	No	No	(920) 852-5611	155	4	41.8	30.3%	132 (85.2%)	1 (0.6%)	8 (5.2%)	7 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.9%)	87.4	29^th of 431 public high schools	93.3%		95.9	9^th of 415 public high schools	97.8%	20	75.9	44.8	79.3						78.1		$10,950	$911	$10,039
West High	Public	9-12	610 N Badger Ave	Appleton	54914	Outagamie County	Appleton Area School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 852-5410	1,157	78	14.8	53.3%	637 (55.1%)	117 (10.1%)	168 (14.5%)	170 (14.7%)	18 (1.6%)	2 (0.2%)	45 (3.9%)	18.2	389^th of 431 public high schools	9.7%		15	386^th of 415 public high schools	7.0%	3	29.6	27.3	37.3						27.0		$12,178	$916	$11,262
Appleton Technical Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	610 N Badger Ave	Appleton	54914	Outagamie County	Appleton Area School District	Yes	No	No	No	(920) 852-5410	92	3	27.0	35.9%	72 (78.3%)	3 (3.3%)	15 (16.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	10	410^th of 431 public high schools	4.9%		28.4	319^th of 415 public high schools	23.1%	91	16.7	33.3							12.5		$10,858	$911	$9,947
Valley New School	Public, Charter	7-12	122 E College Ave	Appleton	54911	Outagamie County	Appleton Area School District	Yes	No	No	No	(920) 852-5605	60	4	15.0	36.7%	51 (85.0%)	1 (1.7%)	2 (3.3%)	3 (5.0%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.3%)								(n/a)				42.9	50.0	42.9	50.0	75.0	33.3	62.5	$11,309	$911	$10,398
Appleton eSchool	Public, Virtual, Charter	7-12	2121 Emmers Dr	Appleton	54915	Outagamie County	Appleton Area School District	Yes	No	Yes	No	(920) 852-5608	29	5	5.8	44.8%	20 (69.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (17.2%)	2 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.9%)								(n/a)	40.0										$12,404	$911	$11,493
East High	Public	9-12	2121 Emmers Dr	Appleton	54915	Outagamie County	Appleton Area School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 852-5400	1,306	84	15.5	41.0%	817 (62.6%)	52 (4.0%)	192 (14.7%)	185 (14.2%)	8 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (4.0%)	26	354^th of 431 public high schools	17.9%		25.1	339^th of 415 public high schools	18.3%	15	37.0	35.3	35.8						31.3		$12,078	$915	$11,164
Tesla Engineering Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	2121 Emmers Dr	Appleton	54915	Outagamie County	Appleton Area School District	Yes	No	No	No	(920) 852-5400	149	3	46.5	14.8%	126 (84.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.0%)	10 (6.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.0%)	99	3^rd of 431 public high schools	99.3%		97	8^th of 415 public high schools	98.1%	5	80.7	83.9	83.9						81.8		$10,451	$911	$9,540
Menasha High	Public	9-12	420 7th St	Menasha	54952	Winnebago County	Menasha Joint School District	No	No	No	Yes	(920) 967-1800	966	64	15.0	49.7%	587 (60.8%)	62 (6.4%)	203 (21.0%)	45 (4.7%)	6 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	62 (6.4%)	28.1	338^th of 431 public high schools	21.6%		40.4	254^th of 415 public high schools	38.8%	84	39.3	30.5	28.0						45.5		$14,102	$729	$13,373
Fox Cities Leadership Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	5000 N Ballard Rd	Appleton	54913	Outagamie County	Appleton Area School District	Yes	No	No	No	(920) 852-5405	58	2	29.0	29.3%	38 (65.5%)	11 (19.0%)	4 (6.9%)	3 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.4%)	47.7	235^th of 431 public high schools	45.5%		86.7	40^th of 415 public high schools	90.4%	195		44.4	44.4						41.7		$10,490	$911	$9,579
North High	Public	9-12	5000 N Ballard Rd	Appleton	54913	Outagamie County	Appleton Area School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 852-5405	1,561	90	17.3	29.5%	1,109 (71.0%)	78 (5.0%)	168 (10.8%)	155 (9.9%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	45 (2.9%)	64.9	132^nd of 431 public high schools	69.4%		66.8	109^th of 415 public high schools	73.7%	23	55.9	50.3	49.5						47.4		$11,914	$932	$10,982

Frequently Asked Questions about Renaissance School

How many students attend Renaissance School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 155 students attended Renaissance School.

What district is Renaissance School in?

Appleton Area School District

What is the racial makeup of Renaissance School?

Students at Renaissance School are 85% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

Is Renaissance School a good school?

Yes. Renaissance School ranks in the top 6.7% of Wisconsin high schools.

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