Renaissance Public School Academy

Renaissance Public School Academy is a reasonably sized K-5 school in MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, overseen by Renaissance Public School Academy. The school teaches 428 students in grades K through 8.

Renaissance Public School Academy is a school of Renaissance Public School Academy, the district that handles curriculum, staffing, and budget for the campus.

Looking at the student body, Renaissance Public School Academy lists that 69% of the student body identifies as White. Beyond that, the school records 17% multiracial, 6% Black, 5% Native American, 2% Hispanic. By comparison, Isabella County as a whole is about 85% White, so the school skews noticeably less White than its surroundings.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school employs 28 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 15.4:1. That tracks the state average closely. An estimated 59% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. By comparison, Isabella County runs at roughly 47%, so the school's eligibility rate is somewhat above the surrounding baseline.

On a residual basis (actual vs predicted given the student mix), Renaissance Public School Academy tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 40.2% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 43.6%.

In the broader community, Isabella County reports that median household earnings sit near $55,237, 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 14%. Across Isabella County's 20 public schools (combined enrollment of about 6,493 students), Renaissance Public School Academy is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Mary McGuire School, around 0.6 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Renaissance Public School Academy operates from a town-based location. As a public charter, Renaissance Public School Academy runs on public funding but with greater curricular and operational autonomy than a typical district school.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Renaissance Public School Academy has grew 6%, going from 405 students in 2018 to 428 in 2025.

On the community side, recent activity here tends to focus on sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.