RENSAISSANCE CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL FOR INNOVATION
RENSAISSANCE CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL FOR INNOVATION is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the INNOVATION CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL school district, located in NEW YORK, NY with about 446 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th 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 49 teachers, RENSAISSANCE CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL FOR INNOVATION has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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 Charter High School for Innovation (Innovation High) is a public charter school located in East Harlem, New York City. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is built on the philosophy that education should be personalized, rigorous, and deeply connected to the real world. By focusing on a "culture of innovation," the school aims to provide a supportive environment that prepares students not only for high school graduation but for long-term success in college and professional careers.
A hallmark of Innovation High is its commitment to a student-centered approach, characterized by smaller class sizes and a strong emphasis on social-emotional learning. The curriculum integrates academic core subjects with project-based learning, which encourages students to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to contemporary issues. Additionally, the school fosters a close-knit community atmosphere, utilizing partnerships and extracurricular opportunities to ensure that students are engaged, mentored, and well-equipped to navigate the challenges of higher education and the modern workforce.
For more information, contact RENSAISSANCE CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL FOR INNOVATION at (212) 722-5871 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
NEW YORK, NY 10029-6604
(212) 722-5871
RENSAISSANCE CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL FOR INNOVATION is a public Title I Charter school in NEW YORK, NY with about 446 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
NYC BOE OFFICE OF CHARTER SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT - District:
- INNOVATION CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
- Total Students:
- 446
- Teachers:
- 49
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- 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
* 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 446 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 55.6%
- Black or African American
- 42.4%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- White
- 0.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.2%
- Male
- 51.8%
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.