Serving 107 students in grades 9-12, Renaissance Alternative High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 107 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: 30-39% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Renaissance Alternative High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Renaissance Alternative High School's student population of 107 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
107 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Renaissance Alternative High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Renaissance Alternative High School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1592 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
16%
26%
Black
7%
5%
White
52%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
19%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-39%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Renaissance Alternative High School's ranking?
Renaissance Alternative High School is ranked #1592 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Renaissance Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Renaissance Alternative High School is 30-39%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Renaissance Alternative High School?
107 students attend Renaissance Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Renaissance Alternative High School students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Renaissance Alternative High School?
Renaissance Alternative High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Renaissance Alternative High School offer ?
Renaissance Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Renaissance Alternative High School part of?
Renaissance Alternative High School is part of Bremerton School District.
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