RENAISSANCE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

RENAISSANCE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL OF THE ARTS is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the RENAISSANCE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL OF THE ARTS school district, located in ROCHESTER, NY with about 370 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 21 teachers, RENAISSANCE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL OF THE ARTS has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 OF THE ARTS, located on Kirk Road in Rochester, New York, is a public charter school that integrates a rigorous academic curriculum with a heavy emphasis on the visual and performing arts. Serving students in the Rochester area, the school distinguishes itself by utilizing the arts not just as an elective, but as a core teaching tool. By weaving music, dance, theater, and visual arts into the daily educational experience, the academy aims to foster creativity, critical thinking, and emotional expression while meeting New York State learning standards.

The school is structured to provide a holistic educational environment that prioritizes student engagement and personalized learning. Beyond the arts-integrated core subjects, Renaissance Academy places a significant focus on developing a supportive school culture that encourages community involvement and character development. By offering a smaller, more focused setting compared to traditional district schools, the academy seeks to provide families in the Rochester region with an alternative educational pathway that caters to students who thrive through active participation, performance, and hands-on creative projects.

For more information, contact RENAISSANCE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL OF THE ARTS at (585) 225-4200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

299 KIRK RD
ROCHESTER, NY 14612
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RENAISSANCE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL OF THE ARTS is a public Title I Charter school in ROCHESTER, NY with about 370 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
NYS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF CHARTER SCHOOLS
Total Students:
370
Teachers:
21
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 370 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending RENAISSANCE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL OF THE ARTS is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 72% of the student body.

Black or African American
72.4%
Hispanic/Latino
15.1%
White
8.4%
Two or more races
3.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%
Asian
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
54.6%
Male
45.4%

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.