ATHENS RENAISSANCE SCHOOL

Athens Renaissance School is a public school that is part of the Athens City school district, located in Athens, AL with about 1,012 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 13 teachers, Athens Renaissance School has a student/teacher ratio of about 77:1. 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.

Athens Renaissance School (ARS), located in Athens, Alabama, is an innovative, state-accredited K-12 public school operating under the Athens City Schools district. Unlike traditional brick-and-mortar schools, ARS is designed to offer a highly flexible, personalized learning environment that blends virtual instruction with on-campus support. The school caters to a diverse range of students, including those who need self-paced options, those seeking advanced academic opportunities, and those who thrive in a non-traditional educational setting.

The school emphasizes a "blended learning" philosophy, allowing students to access a robust online curriculum while maintaining access to certified teachers and physical classroom resources when needed. By focusing on individualized instruction, Athens Renaissance School aims to meet students where they are, providing both the structure of a public school system and the autonomy of independent study. It serves as a modern educational hub for families in the Athens community looking for an alternative path to graduation that prioritizes student agency and academic success.

For more information, contact Athens Renaissance School at (256) 771-7147 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

405 South Street East
Athens, AL 35611
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ATHENS RENAISSANCE SCHOOL is a public school in Athens, AL with about 1,012 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
No
District:
Athens City
Total Students:
1,012
Teachers:
13
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Full Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th 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 1,012 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ATHENS RENAISSANCE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.

White
90.0%
Black or African American
4.2%
Hispanic/Latino
2.8%
Two or more races
1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%
Asian
0.2%

Female
51.0%
Male
49.0%

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.