Renaissance Academy Charter School

413 Fairview Street
Phoenixville, PA 19460

www.rak12.org

Charter School 1,199 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Renaissance Academy Charter School (RA) is a tuition-free, K-12 public charter school located in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. Serving students from various surrounding school districts, the academy is founded on a philosophy that emphasizes a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum integrated with character development. The school prides itself on maintaining a close-knit, supportive community environment where students are encouraged to take ownership of their learning through small class sizes and a personalized approach to academic progress.

In addition to its core academic offerings, Renaissance Academy places a strong emphasis on the "whole child," providing a variety of extracurricular activities, competitive sports programs, and arts initiatives. The school operates under a mission to prepare students not only for academic success but also to become responsible, productive citizens. By fostering a partnership between faculty, parents, and the community, the academy strives to create an educational experience that balances academic excellence with social-emotional growth, preparing graduates for the demands of higher education and beyond.

1,199

Total Students

107.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Renaissance Academy Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	435
Hispanic	137
Black	365
Asian	121
Two or More	141

White
435 (36.3%)
Black
365 (30.4%)
Two or More
141 (11.8%)
Hispanic
137 (11.4%)
Asian
121 (10.1%)

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 Academy CS
Phone:	(610)983-4080
Website:	http://www.rak12.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	1,199
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	107.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 97

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 103

Grade 4 107

Grade 5 103

Grade 6 84

Grade 7 84

Grade 8 82

Grade 9 87

Grade 10 85