Renaissance Academy

4351 Mahan Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32308
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 244 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Renaissance Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 244 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Renaissance Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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School Overview

Renaissance Academy's student population of 244 students has declined by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
244 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Renaissance Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Renaissance Academy is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#3305 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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28%
52%
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30%
52%
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20-24%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Renaissance Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
6%
37%
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Black
77%
21%
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White
11%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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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 Florida.
0.39
This chart displays the diversity score of Renaissance Academy and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Renaissance Academy's ranking?
Renaissance Academy is ranked #3305 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Renaissance Academy often compared to?
Renaissance Academyis often viewed alongside schools like W T Moore Elementary School, Florida State University School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Renaissance Academy?
244 students attend Renaissance Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Renaissance Academy students are Black, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Renaissance Academy?
Renaissance Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Renaissance Academy offer ?
Renaissance Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Renaissance Academy part of?
Renaissance Academy is part of Leon School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 244 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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