Renaissance Charter School

35-59 81st St
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 658 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Renaissance Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 658 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 64% (Top 30%)
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Renaissance Charter School's student population of 658 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
658 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
44 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Renaissance Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Renaissance Charter School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#1729 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
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41%
46%
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64%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Renaissance Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Renaissance Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
17%
10%
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Hispanic
75%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Renaissance Charter School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
16%
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White
4%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.41
This chart displays the diversity score of Renaissance Charter School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
80-89%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Renaissance Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Renaissance Charter School's ranking?
Renaissance Charter School is ranked #1729 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Renaissance Charter School?
The graduation rate of Renaissance Charter School is 80-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Renaissance Charter School?
658 students attend Renaissance Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Renaissance Charter School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Renaissance Charter School offer ?
Renaissance Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Renaissance Charter School part of?
Renaissance Charter School is part of Renaissance Charter School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 658 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 64% (Top 30%)
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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