RENAISSANCE ACADEMY
Renaissance Academy is a public high school that is part of the Baltimore City Public Schools school district, located in Baltimore, MD with about 246 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 15 teachers, Renaissance 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 Academy, located in the historic Madison Park neighborhood of Baltimore, is a public high school dedicated to providing a rigorous academic environment rooted in the principles of a "renaissance" education. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to learning, aiming to develop students who are not only academically proficient but also socially conscious and prepared for the challenges of higher education and professional life. By fostering a culture of high expectations and community engagement, the school seeks to empower its students to become transformative leaders in their own lives and the broader Baltimore community.
The school is particularly noted for its focus on a college-preparatory curriculum combined with personalized support systems designed to help students overcome urban educational barriers. Renaissance Academy often integrates project-based learning and community-centered initiatives into its daily operations, encouraging students to apply their classroom knowledge to real-world issues. Through its commitment to a supportive school climate, the institution strives to ensure that every student has access to the resources and guidance necessary to achieve academic success and long-term personal growth.
For more information, contact Renaissance Academy at (443) 984-3164 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Baltimore, MD 21217
(443) 984-3164
RENAISSANCE ACADEMY is a public school in Baltimore, MD with about 246 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Baltimore City Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 246
- Teachers:
- 15.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 246 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending RENAISSANCE ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 98% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 98.0%
- White
- 0.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 47.6%
- Male
- 52.4%
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.