RENEW MCDONOGH CITY PARK ACADEMY

ReNew McDonogh City Park Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school with about 478 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 19 teachers, ReNew McDonogh City Park Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. 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.

ReNew McDonogh City Park Academy is a public charter school located in the historic Faubourg St. John neighborhood of New Orleans. Operating under the ReNew Schools network, the academy serves students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is situated in a significant architectural landmark, housed in a historic building that has been a fixture of the community for decades, and it emphasizes a commitment to providing a rigorous academic environment paired with wraparound support services to meet the diverse needs of its student population.

The school’s philosophy centers on the goal of ensuring that all students are prepared for high school and beyond, often utilizing a "whole-child" approach that integrates social-emotional learning with core academic instruction. As part of the ReNew network, the school focuses heavily on data-driven instruction and consistent professional development for staff to improve student outcomes. By prioritizing a structured classroom environment and community engagement, McDonogh City Park Academy aims to be a stable educational anchor for families in the Mid-City and surrounding areas.

For more information, contact ReNew McDonogh City Park Academy at (504) 669-8079 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.