Renaissance Academy Charter School

4093 W Us Hwy 20
La Porte, IN 46350
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Top 20%
Serving 246 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Renaissance Academy Charter School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 246 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 20% in IN
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Renaissance Academy Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

Renaissance Academy Charter School's student population of 246 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
246 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

Renaissance Academy Charter School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Renaissance Academy Charter School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#350 out of 1763 schools
(Top 20%)
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50-54%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Renaissance Academy Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Renaissance Academy Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Renaissance Academy Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
11%
14%
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Black
7%
13%
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White
74%
64%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.44
This chart displays the diversity score of Renaissance Academy Charter School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Renaissance Academy Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Renaissance Academy Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Renaissance Academy Charter School's ranking?
Renaissance Academy Charter School is ranked #350 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Renaissance Academy Charter School often compared to?
Renaissance Academy Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like F Willard Crichfield Elementary School, Westville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Renaissance Academy Charter School?
246 students attend Renaissance Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Renaissance Academy Charter School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Renaissance Academy Charter School?
Renaissance Academy Charter School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Renaissance Academy Charter School offer ?
Renaissance Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Renaissance Academy Charter School part of?
Renaissance Academy Charter School is part of Renaissance Academy Charter School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 246 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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