The Renaissance Academy

Virginia Beach City Public Schools
5100 Cleveland Street
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
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School Overview
The Renaissance Academy, located on Cleveland Street in Virginia Beach, serves as the division’s specialized alternative education center. Unlike a traditional neighborhood high school, the academy focuses on providing a structured, supportive environment for students who may require a different educational approach to reach their graduation goals. The school is designed to foster academic progress and personal responsibility, offering smaller class sizes and individualized attention to help students overcome barriers that may have hindered their success in a conventional classroom setting.

Beyond its focus on core curriculum, the Renaissance Academy emphasizes character development, social-emotional learning, and career readiness. By utilizing a personalized educational model, the school aims to re-engage students and equip them with the skills necessary for post-secondary success, whether that includes higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The facility serves as a vital resource within Virginia Beach City Public Schools, ensuring that all students have a viable pathway to earning their high school diploma.
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Total Students
89.8
Full-Time Teachers
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Student/Teacher Ratio
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Free/Reduced Lunch
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Not applicable
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: Yes
District: Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Phone: (757)648-6000
Grade Range: N - N
Total Students: N/A
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 89.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: N/A
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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

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