Serving 33 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Renaissance Home For Youth ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 33 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 33:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Renaissance Home For Youth ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Renaissance Home For Youth's student population of 33 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
33 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Renaissance Home For Youth is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
33:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
79%
41%
White
12%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Renaissance Home For Youth?
The graduation rate of Renaissance Home For Youth is 20%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Renaissance Home For Youth?
33 students attend Renaissance Home For Youth.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Renaissance Home For Youth students are Black, 12% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Renaissance Home For Youth?
Renaissance Home For Youth has a student ration of 33:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Renaissance Home For Youth offer ?
Renaissance Home For Youth offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Renaissance Home For Youth part of?
Renaissance Home For Youth is part of Special School District.
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