Serving 646 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Athens Renaissance School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 646 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Athens Renaissance School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Athens Renaissance School's student population of 646 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 127% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
646 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Athens Renaissance School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Athens Renaissance School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#236 out of 1285 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
7%
32%
White
82%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Athens Renaissance School's ranking?
Athens Renaissance School is ranked #236 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Athens Renaissance School often compared to?
Athens Renaissance Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Athens High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Athens Renaissance School?
The graduation rate of Athens Renaissance School is 90%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Athens Renaissance School?
646 students attend Athens Renaissance School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Athens Renaissance School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Athens Renaissance School?
Athens Renaissance School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Athens Renaissance School offer ?
Athens Renaissance School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Athens Renaissance School part of?
Athens Renaissance School is part of Athens City School District.
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