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Which teacher or staff member at Renaissance High School deserves more recognition?
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Enrollment
1,197
High
DISTRICT 558 · STATE 460
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS COMMUNITY DISTRICT·NCES 260110304906
Renaissance High School
6565 W OUTER DR, DETROIT, MI 48235 · (313) 416-4600 · Wayne County
GRADES 09–12HIGH11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL1,197 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
20.1:1
60 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.7:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
64%
771 students
DISTRICT 86% · STATE 55%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 383 | 32% |
| Grade 10 | 297 | 25% |
| Grade 11 | 308 | 26% |
| Grade 12 | 209 | 17% |
Student demographics
7%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 35% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Renaissance High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance High School this school | 1,197 | 64.4% | N/A |
| Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology SOUTHFIELD | 1,049 | 57.6% | N/A |
| University Preparatory Art Design MiddleHigh DETROIT | 855 | 73.3% | N/A |
| Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School DETROIT | 976 | 75.5% | N/A |
| Oak Park High School OAK PARK | 798 | 74.6% | N/A |
| University Preparatory Academy PSAD High School DETROIT | 559 | 66.7% | N/A |
Matched among Michigan high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Renaissance High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Wayne County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,197 | #88 of 844 | #21 of 111 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 20.1:1 | #409 of 548 | #54 of 86 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 6.7% | #524 of 550 | #66 of 86 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 64.4% | #181 of 654 | #64 of 96 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +1.7% | #102 of 126 | #20 of 25 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,197
+21 (+2%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
20.1:1
was 20.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,197 | 59.7 | 20.1:1 | 64% (771) |
| 2023-24 | 1,171 | 58.3 | 20.1:1 | 54% (635) |
| 2022-23 | 1,146 | 60.9 | 18.8:1 | 62% (713) |
| 2020-21 | 1,176 | 57 | 20.6:1 | 54% (638) |
| 2017-18 | 1,177 | 55 | 21.4:1 | 59% (700) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Renaissance High School.
Since 2017-18: students up 2% (1,177 to 1,197); teachers up 9% (55 to 59.7).
About Renaissance High School
Renaissance High School is a public high school in DETROIT, Michigan. The school's 1,197 students are in grades 9 through 12. Enrollment is 160% higher than the average for high schools in Michigan, which is about 460.
The district, Detroit Public Schools Community District, has 48,448 students enrolled across 103 schools.
Renaissance High School's enrollment is 97% Black. Next come 2% multiracial. The county population is about 37% Black. The school's diversity index is 7%, meaning two students picked at random have a 7% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
Federal staffing data show 59.7 full-time-equivalent teachers at Renaissance High School and a ratio of 20.1:1. The school has fewer students per teacher than the 21.6:1 average for high schools in Michigan. The count of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch equals 64% of enrollment. That tracks the 66% average for public schools in Wayne County.
Renaissance High School is located in Wayne County, where the median household income is $60,539, about 28% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 16%. Besides Renaissance High School, Wayne County has 572 other public schools.
Jerry L White Center is the nearest neighboring public school, less than a tenth of a mile away. Within five miles of Renaissance High School, there are at least 8 other public schools.
The school's setting, by NCES definition, is City: Large: inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more.
The student count changed little between 2020-21 (1,176) and 2024-25 (1,197).
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at Renaissance High School. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Wayne County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,772,259
Census ACS
Median income
$60,539
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
16%
Below federal line
Schools in county
573
259,786 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Detroit Public Schools Community District
- Cass Technical High SchoolHigh · 2,493 students
- Western International High SchoolHigh · 1,959 students
- Earhart ElementaryMiddle SchoolElementary · 1,002 students
- Martin Luther King Jr Senior High SchoolHigh · 976 students
- Munger ElementaryMiddle SchoolElementary · 954 students
- John R King Academic and Performing Arts AcademyElementary · 879 students
Other schools in DETROIT
- Cass Technical High SchoolHigh · 2,493 students
- Western International High SchoolHigh · 1,959 students
- Oakland International Academy 28Middle · 1,034 students
- Earhart ElementaryMiddle SchoolElementary · 1,002 students
- Martin Luther King Jr Senior High SchoolHigh · 976 students
- Munger ElementaryMiddle SchoolElementary · 954 students
Other Renaissance High schools
4 other US public schools in 4 states are named Renaissance High. Renaissance High School is the largest of the 5.
- Renaissance High SchoolPLAINWELL, MI · 86 students
- RENAISSANCE HIGH SCHOOLMERIDIAN, ID · 662 students
- Renaissance High SchoolFranklin, TN · 174 students
- Renaissance HighSanta Paula, CA · 113 students
Nearby schools
- Jerry L White Center0.0 mi · 120
- Randolph Career and Technical Center0.2 mi · 5
- Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies0.2 mi · 715
- Detroit Achievement Academy0.3 mi · 352
- University Yes Academy0.3 mi · 388
- John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy0.8 mi · 879
Frequently asked questions
About Renaissance High SchoolHow many students attend Renaissance High School?
Renaissance High School enrolls approximately 1,197 students in grades 09-12.
Is Renaissance High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Renaissance High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Renaissance High School have?
Renaissance High School employs 60 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.1:1.
What is the student diversity at Renaissance High School?
Student demographics at Renaissance High School are roughly 0% White, 1% Hispanic, 97% Black, 2% Two or more.
What district is Renaissance High School in?
Renaissance High School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community District.
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