Renaissance Academy

(408)928-1950

348 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Based on the location and official school records, here is a summary of Renaissance Academy:

Renaissance Academy is a public charter school located in San Jose, California, operating under the oversight of the Alum Rock Union Elementary School District. Serving students in grades K-8, the school is known for its commitment to providing a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes both core curriculum standards and the development of character. Its mission is centered on preparing students for high school success and beyond by fostering a culture of high expectations, critical thinking, and social responsibility.

The school is particularly noted for its focus on a structured learning community that promotes personalized attention and community involvement. By leveraging its status as a charter institution, Renaissance Academy integrates specialized programs and instructional strategies designed to address the diverse needs of its student population. Through a blend of academic achievement and a supportive school climate, the academy aims to empower students to become lifelong learners and active participants in their local and global communities.

348

Total Students

21.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Renaissance Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	274
Black	3
Asian	56
Two or More	5
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	8

Hispanic
274 (78.7%)
Asian
56 (16.1%)
Pacific Islander
8 (2.3%)
Two or More
5 (1.4%)
Black
3 (0.9%)
White
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Alum Rock Union Elementary
Phone:	(408)928-1950
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	348
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	224
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	58

* 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 6 93

Grade 7 127

Grade 8 128