Serving 116 students in grades 9-12, Renaissance Alternative High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 116 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Renaissance Alternative High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Renaissance Alternative High School's student population of 116 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
116 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
1916
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Renaissance Alternative High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Renaissance Alternative High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2483 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
11%
9%
Black
7%
18%
White
78%
63%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Renaissance Alternative High School's ranking?
Renaissance Alternative High School is ranked #2483 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Renaissance Alternative High School often compared to?
Renaissance Alternative High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clarkston High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Renaissance Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Renaissance Alternative High School is 60-69%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Renaissance Alternative High School?
116 students attend Renaissance Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Renaissance Alternative High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Renaissance Alternative High School?
Renaissance Alternative High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Renaissance Alternative High School offer ?
Renaissance Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Renaissance Alternative High School part of?
Renaissance Alternative High School is part of Clarkston Community School District.
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