Renaissance Public School Academy

2797 S ISABELLA RD
MOUNT PLEASANT, MI 48858

www.renaissancepsa.com

Charter School 426 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

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.

426

Total Students

26.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Renaissance Public School Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	306
Hispanic	10
Black	27
Asian	5
Two or More	60
American Indian	18

White
306 (71.8 %)
Two or More
60 (14.1 %)
Black
27 (6.3 %)
American Indian
18 (4.2 %)
Hispanic
10 (2.3 %)
Asian
5 (1.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Renaissance Public School Academy
Phone:	(989)773-9889
Website:	http://www.renaissancepsa.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	426
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	211
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 49

Grade 6 48

Grade 7 50

Grade 8 46