AMERICAN RENAISSANCE SCHOOL

American Renaissance School is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the American Renaissance School school district, located in Statesville, NC with about 547 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 37 teachers, American Renaissance School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

The American Renaissance School (ARS), located in downtown Statesville, North Carolina, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–8. Founded on the principle of providing a rigorous academic environment, the school emphasizes a "back-to-basics" approach that integrates a strong core curriculum with a focus on character development and community involvement. By leveraging its urban location, the school fosters a unique learning culture that encourages students to engage with their local environment as an extension of the classroom.

The school is particularly noted for its commitment to the arts and academic excellence, often utilizing smaller class sizes and a structured pedagogical framework to meet individual student needs. As a charter school, ARS operates with a degree of autonomy that allows it to maintain a distinct identity, prioritizing parental involvement and a collaborative school community. Through its mission to cultivate lifelong learners, the American Renaissance School aims to prepare students for success in secondary education and beyond by balancing traditional scholastic standards with modern, creative instruction.

For more information, contact American Renaissance School at (704) 924-8870 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.