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Renaissance High School

798 E BRIDGE ST, PLAINWELL, MI 49080 · (269) 685-8911 · Allegan County
GRADES 09–12HIGH31-TOWNVIRTUALTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL86 STUDENTS
Enrollment
86
High
DISTRICT 457 · STATE 460
Student : Teacher
34.4:1
3 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 27.7:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
58%
50 students
DISTRICT 38% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
2
Grade 10
12
Grade 11
15
Grade 12
57
Student demographics
White
7891%
DISTRICT 87% · STATE 63%
Hispanic
45%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 9%
Black
11%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 18%
Two+
22%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 5%
Native American
11%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
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
4451%
Female
4249%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
86
+6 (+8%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
34.4:1
was 26.7:1
% White
91%
was 94%
% Hispanic
5%
was 4%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Renaissance High School

Renaissance High School is one of the tiny secondary schools in PLAINWELL, Michigan, one of the schools within Plainwell Community Schools, with 86 students on its rolls from grades 9 through 12. Enrollment runs roughly 81% below the state mean of about 460.

Across the 6 schools in Plainwell Community Schools (2,620 students total), Renaissance High School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On the student-mix side, Renaissance High School records that nearly all students (91%) are White. The remainder reads as 5% Hispanic, 2% multiracial. That composition is broadly in line with Allegan County as a whole.

On the income-and-resources front, The school currently runs with 3 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 34.4:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 21.6:1 average. Roughly 58% of students at Renaissance High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Allegan County (around 43%), the school's rate is meaningfully above typical.

Around the school, ACS estimates for Allegan County put median household earnings sit near $83,283, roughly 27% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Renaissance High School is one of 55 public schools in Allegan County (combined enrollment of about 17,174 students).

Gilkey Elementary School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.9 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The school occupies a town-center site. Instruction is delivered virtually rather than at a physical campus, and enrollment crosses district lines.

Trend over the last 7 years. Over the past 7-year window, the student count climbed 8%: 80 students in 2018 compared to 86 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio widened from 26.7:1 in 2018 to 34.4:1 today.

On the community side, members of the Renaissance High School community share and discuss enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Allegan County at a glance

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Population
121,456
Census ACS
Median income
$83,283
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
27%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
55
17,174 students

Quick facts

School name
Renaissance High School
District
Plainwell Community Schools
Address
798 E BRIDGE ST, PLAINWELL, MI 49080
Phone
(269) 685-8911
County
Allegan County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
86
Teachers (FTE)
3
Student–teacher ratio
34.4:1
Free/Reduced lunch
50 (58%)
Locale
31-Town: Fringe
NCES ID
262853000793
Charter school
No
Virtual school
Yes

Related schools

Other schools in Plainwell Community Schools
Other schools in PLAINWELL
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Renaissance High School
How many students attend Renaissance High School?
Renaissance High School enrolls approximately 86 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 3 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 34.4:1.
What is the student diversity at Renaissance High School?
Student demographics at Renaissance High School are roughly 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% Black, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees Renaissance High School?
Renaissance High School is overseen by Plainwell Community Schools in Allegan County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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