RENAISSANCE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
Renaissance Academy Charter School is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Renaissance Academy Charter School school district, located in LaPorte, IN with about 258 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 12 teachers, Renaissance Academy Charter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Renaissance Academy Charter School, located in LaPorte, Indiana, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K-8. The school distinguishes itself through a focus on a personalized, hands-on learning environment. By maintaining smaller class sizes and fostering strong relationships between students and faculty, the academy aims to cultivate a supportive community where individual student needs are prioritized and academic growth is encouraged through innovative instructional methods.
Beyond its core curriculum, Renaissance Academy emphasizes the development of the "whole child" by integrating character education and community involvement into the daily experience. The school encourages active parental participation and seeks to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are empowered to take ownership of their education. By blending traditional academic rigor with flexible, student-centered teaching strategies, the institution strives to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and as responsible, engaged citizens.
For more information, contact Renaissance Academy Charter School at (219) 878-8711 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LaPorte, IN 46350
(219) 878-8711
RENAISSANCE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in LaPorte, IN with about 258 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Ball State University - District:
- Renaissance Academy Charter School
- Total Students:
- 258
- Teachers:
- 12.48
- NSLP Status:1
- Missing
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 258 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending RENAISSANCE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.
- White
- 79.8%
- Black or African American
- 8.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.2%
- Two or more races
- 3.1%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 48.1%
- Male
- 51.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.