Renaissance Charter Academy

www.rfsd.k12.wi.us

Charter School 49 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Renaissance Charter Academy, located in River Falls, Wisconsin, is a specialized educational institution operating under the umbrella of the River Falls School District. As a charter school, it is designed to offer a unique, student-centered alternative to the traditional classroom environment. The school focuses on personalized learning approaches, allowing students to engage with the curriculum in a way that aligns with their individual strengths, interests, and developmental needs.

By maintaining a smaller, more intimate learning community, Renaissance Charter Academy prioritizes strong relationships between students and staff to foster academic growth and social-emotional development. The school’s mission emphasizes flexibility and innovative instructional methods, aiming to provide a supportive atmosphere where students are empowered to take ownership of their educational journey. Through its partnership with the River Falls School District, the academy provides a distinct educational path while adhering to the district’s broader commitment to student success.

Total Students

5.1

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Renaissance Charter Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	3
Black	4
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

White
35 (71.4%)
Two or More
6 (12.2%)
Black
4 (8.2%)
Hispanic
3 (6.1%)
American Indian
1 (2.0%)

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:	River Falls School District
Phone:	(715)425-7687
Website:	http://www.rfsd.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	49
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	16
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 3

Grade 10 5

Grade 11 15

Grade 12 26