The Renaissance Center for Academic and Career Development

200 N Pinetree Blvd
Thomasville, GA 31792

www.thomas.k12.ga.us

50 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Renaissance Center for Academic and Career Development, located in Thomasville, Georgia, serves as an alternative educational setting within the Thomasville City Schools district. The center is designed to provide a supportive and flexible learning environment for students who may require a different approach to traditional schooling to succeed academically. By focusing on individualized instruction and smaller class sizes, the facility aims to re-engage students, help them overcome personal or academic hurdles, and keep them on a clear path toward graduation.

Beyond standard academics, the center emphasizes career readiness and life skills to prepare students for life after high school. By blending core curriculum requirements with vocational-style support, the Renaissance Center aims to build student confidence and provide the tools necessary for both personal growth and professional development. Ultimately, the school acts as a vital resource for the community, ensuring that all students—regardless of the challenges they face—have a structured pathway to earn their diplomas and pursue meaningful career opportunities.

Total Students

7.5

Full-Time Teachers

6.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for The Renaissance Center for Academic and Career Development
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Black	38

Black
38 (76.0 %)
White
12 (24.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Thomas County
Phone:	(229)227-3222
Website:	http://www.thomas.k12.ga.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	50
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	45
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Grade 9 23

Grade 10 15

Grade 11 6

Grade 12 6