RENAISSANCE PUBLIC SCHOOL ACADEMY

Renaissance Public School Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Renaissance Public School Academy school district, located in MOUNT PLEASANT, MI with about 405 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 25 teachers, Renaissance Public School Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 Public School Academy (RPSA) is a tuition-free public charter school located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Authorized by Central Michigan University, the school emphasizes a holistic educational approach that integrates rigorous academics with a focus on character development and community involvement. Their mission centers on creating a supportive environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through personalized learning and high expectations.

The school is well-regarded for its "whole-child" philosophy, which aims to balance traditional core curriculum—such as math, science, and literacy—with enrichment opportunities that foster critical thinking and creativity. By maintaining smaller class sizes and promoting a strong partnership between educators, students, and families, RPSA seeks to cultivate a tight-knit school culture. The academy prioritizes preparing students not only for the challenges of high school but also for success as responsible, engaged citizens within their community.

For more information, contact Renaissance Public School Academy at (989) 773-9889 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2797 SOUTH ISABELLA RD
MOUNT PLEASANT, MI 48858-2067
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RENAISSANCE PUBLIC SCHOOL ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in MOUNT PLEASANT, MI with about 405 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Central Michigan University
Total Students:
405
Teachers:
25.1
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 405 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending RENAISSANCE PUBLIC SCHOOL ACADEMY is predominantly White, representing about 70% of the student body.

White
70.4%
Two or more races
12.8%
Black or African American
6.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
4.4%
Hispanic/Latino
3.2%
Asian
2.2%

Female
49.6%
Male
50.4%

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.