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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 228010002014

Renaissance Home for Youth

1501 Vandenburg Dr., Alexandria, LA 71303 · (318) 448-8592 · Rapides Parish
GRADES KG–12COMBINED41-RURALTITLE ISPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL12 STUDENTS
Enrollment
12
Combined
DISTRICT 55 · STATE 527
Student : Teacher
1.3:1
9 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 4.1:1 · STATE 52.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
75%
9 students
DISTRICT 89% · STATE 70%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 7
3
Grade 8
2
Grade 9
6
Grade 10
1
Student demographics
White
325%
DISTRICT 36% · STATE 41%
Black
975%
DISTRICT 52% · STATE 42%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
867%
Female
433%

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BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
12
-17 (-59%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
1.3:1
was 14.5:1
% White
25%
was 24%
% Hispanic
0%
was 0%
% Black
75%
was 76%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Renaissance Home for Youth

As a tiny multi-level school in Alexandria, Louisiana, Renaissance Home for Youth instructs 12 students from grades K through 12, overseen by Special School District. By comparison, Louisiana's public schools average about 527 students each, so Renaissance Home for Youth sits 98% below that benchmark.

Special School District runs 7 schools in total, collectively educating 283 students. Renaissance Home for Youth is one of those campuses.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Renaissance Home for Youth shows that 75% of the student body identifies as Black. Beyond that, the school records 25% White. The wider county runs roughly 31% Black, putting the school's mix considerably more Black than the area baseline.

In terms of school funding signals, Renaissance Home for Youth shows 9 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 1.3:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 52.1:1 average. Around 75% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

Around the school, community-level numbers for Rapides Parish indicate median household income runs about $54,967, roughly 23% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 15%. Across Rapides Parish's 51 public schools (combined enrollment of about 21,481 students), Renaissance Home for Youth is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Mabel Brasher Montessori, roughly 1.2 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Renaissance Home for Youth operates from a rural location.

Over the past 7-year window. Over the past 7-year window, the student count ticked down 59%: 29 students in 2018 compared to 12 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio pulled in from 14.5:1 in 2018 to 1.3:1 today.

On the community side, members of the Renaissance Home for Youth community share and discuss school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Rapides Parish at a glance

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Population
127,527
Census ACS
Median income
$54,967
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
51
21,481 students

Quick facts

School name
Renaissance Home for Youth
District
Special School District
Address
1501 Vandenburg Dr., Alexandria, LA 71303
Phone
(318) 448-8592
County
Rapides Parish
Level
Combined
Grade range
KG–12
Total enrollment
12
Teachers (FTE)
9
Student–teacher ratio
1.3:1
Free/Reduced lunch
9 (75%)
Locale
41-Rural: Fringe
NCES ID
228010002014
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

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Frequently asked questions

About Renaissance Home for Youth
What is the total enrollment at Renaissance Home for Youth?
Renaissance Home for Youth enrolls approximately 12 students in grades KG-12.
What age range does Renaissance Home for Youth serve?
Renaissance Home for Youth serves students from grade KG through grade 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Renaissance Home for Youth?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Renaissance Home for Youth is approximately 1.3:1 (9 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Renaissance Home for Youth?
At Renaissance Home for Youth, the student body is approximately 25% White, 75% Black.
What district is Renaissance Home for Youth in?
Renaissance Home for Youth is part of Special School District.
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