RENAISSANCE HIGH SCHOOL FOR MUSICAL THEATER AND THE ARTS

www.renaissancemtt.org

385 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Renaissance High School for Musical Theater and Technology (RHMTT) is a specialized public high school located in the Pelham Bay area of the Bronx. True to its name, the school offers a unique academic blend by bridging the creative arts with rigorous technical and digital training. Its mission is to provide students with a well-rounded education that prepares them for both collegiate success and careers in the competitive worlds of performance, media, and technology.

The school is known for its focus on interdisciplinary learning, where students are encouraged to marry their artistic talents with modern technical skills. Beyond its core musical theater curriculum—which emphasizes vocal performance, acting, and dance—the school integrates technology into its daily operations, ensuring students are proficient in the digital tools relevant to the entertainment and production industries. By fostering a culture of creativity and professional discipline, Renaissance High School aims to develop well-rounded performers and innovators who are prepared to navigate an increasingly tech-driven artistic landscape.

385

Total Students

39.3

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RENAISSANCE HIGH SCHOOL FOR MUSICAL THEATER AND THE ARTS
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	252
Black	105
Asian	7
Two or More	6
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
252 (65.5%)
Black
105 (27.3%)
White
11 (2.9%)
Asian
7 (1.8%)
Two or More
6 (1.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

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:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 8
Phone:	(718)430-6390
Website:	http://www.renaissancemtt.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	385
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	324
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 93

Grade 10 97

Grade 11 102

Grade 12 93