Serving 12 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Renaissance Home For Youth ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Renaissance Home For Youth ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Renaissance Home For Youth's student population of 12 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 350% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
12 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Renaissance Home For Youth is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
1:1
13:1
Black
75%
42%
White
25%
41%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
83%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Renaissance Home For Youth?
The graduation rate of Renaissance Home For Youth is 50%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Renaissance Home For Youth?
12 students attend Renaissance Home For Youth.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Renaissance Home For Youth students are Black, and 25% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Renaissance Home For Youth?
Renaissance Home For Youth has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Renaissance Home For Youth offer ?
Renaissance Home For Youth offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Renaissance Home For Youth part of?
Renaissance Home For Youth is part of Special School District.
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