Renaissance Academy (Closed 2013)

1055 E Tropicana Ave Ste 225
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Renaissance Academy serves 479 students in grades Kindergarten-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was lower than the Nevada state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the Nevada state average of 63%).
Minority enrollment was 41% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
479 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Renaissance Academy by grade.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NV)
(11-12)
40-59%
71%
(11-12)
60-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
15%
44%
Black
22%
12%
White
59%
28%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Renaissance Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nevada.
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% NV state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% NV state average).
How many students attend Renaissance Academy?
479 students attend Renaissance Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Renaissance Academy students are White, 22% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Renaissance Academy offer ?
Renaissance Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Renaissance Academy part of?
Renaissance Academy is part of State-Sponsored Charter Schools School District.

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