RENAISSANCE CHARTER SCHOOL

Charter School 657 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

The Renaissance Charter School, located in the diverse neighborhood of Jackson Heights, Queens, is a K-12 public charter school founded on the principles of equity, community, and academic excellence. Since its inception in 2000, the school has functioned as a non-profit, teacher-led institution dedicated to providing a rigorous, college-preparatory education to a student body that largely reflects the multicultural landscape of its surrounding community. Its mission emphasizes the cultivation of critical thinking skills, social responsibility, and a lifelong love of learning within a small, supportive school environment.

Academically, the school is known for its comprehensive curriculum that integrates the arts, sciences, and humanities, often utilizing a multi-disciplinary approach to foster engagement. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Renaissance places a significant premium on student voice and community involvement, encouraging pupils to participate in decision-making processes and local service initiatives. By maintaining a focus on small class sizes and personalized attention, the school aims to ensure that all students—including English Language Learners and those with special needs—are well-prepared for the demands of higher education and professional life.

657

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RENAISSANCE CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	25
Hispanic	491
Black	14
Asian	116
Two or More	7
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
491 (74.7%)
Asian
116 (17.7%)
White
25 (3.8%)
Black
14 (2.1%)
Two or More
7 (1.1%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	RENAISSANCE CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone:	(718)803-0060
Website:	http://rencharters.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	657
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	490
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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

Kindergarten 30

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 29

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 30

Grade 5 59

Grade 6 60

Grade 7 60

Grade 8 60

Grade 9 65

Grade 10 88