Renaissance School

www.aasd.k12.wi.us

Charter School 155 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Renaissance School, located in Appleton, Wisconsin, is an innovative choice-based public school operating under the Appleton Area School District. Unlike traditional secondary schools, Renaissance is designed as a small, project-based learning community. Its curriculum emphasizes interdisciplinary studies, where students connect core academic subjects—such as English, social studies, and science—through hands-on, real-world projects. The school focuses on fostering a collaborative environment that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and student agency, allowing learners to take an active role in their educational journey.

By operating with a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, Renaissance prioritizes building strong, supportive relationships between faculty and students. The school culture is rooted in the "Renaissance Philosophy," which values personal growth, community contribution, and the development of lifelong learning habits. Students at the school are often encouraged to engage with the local Appleton community, blending classroom theory with practical application to prepare them for post-secondary success and civic engagement.

155

Total Students

3.7

Full-Time Teachers

41.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Renaissance School
Demographic	Student Count
White	132
Hispanic	8
Black	1
Asian	7
Two or More	6

White
132 (85.7 %)
Hispanic
8 (5.2 %)
Asian
7 (4.5 %)
Two or More
6 (3.9 %)
Black
1 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Appleton Area School District
Phone:	(920)832-5708
Website:	http://www.aasd.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	155
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	41.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	30
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 53

Grade 10 32

Grade 11 44

Grade 12 26

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Renaissance School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	53
Grade 10	32
Grade 11	44
Grade 12	26

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Renaissance School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	127	81.9%
Male	27	17.4%
Not Specified	1	0.7%

High School 9th - 12th