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Renaissance Arts Academy

School · Renaissance Arts Academy District · Los Angeles, CA

A charter school in Los Angeles, CA where students score 45 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

2558 North San Fernando Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90065

  • Math 87% vs CA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 75% vs CA 47% (2024)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress10.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change+2.62 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2024
TrendImproving
Academics9.9Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency87.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency76% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+41.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+33.2 pts
Overall Proficiency82% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+44.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile98th
College Readiness9.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.1:1
District spending per student$16,775
Chronic Absenteeism3.7%

Students at Renaissance Arts Academy score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency87%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
36%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency75%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
47%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 26 points since 2020, reaching 81% in 2024.

Show all 6 years by subject
2018
Math
56%
ELA
78%
2019
Math
56%
ELA
78%
2020*
Math
51%
ELA
60%
2021*
Math
51%
ELA
60%
2022
Math
76%
ELA
76%
2024
Math
87%
ELA
75%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

66.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Renaissance Arts Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 76Very Walkable
  • Transit 51Good Transit
  • Bike 66Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,223/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Los Angeles), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$92,903

Median home value

$1,043,900

Median rent

$1,774/mo

College educated

40.3%

Homeownership

46.9%

Poverty rate

13.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90065; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Renaissance Arts Academy District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$16,775NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Renaissance Arts Academy is listed in Renaissance Arts Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Renaissance Arts Academy

Renaissance Arts Academy is a public school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Renaissance Arts Academy District, serving approximately 462 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.8 out of 10 and ranks #2 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

What's said publicly about Renaissance Arts Academy

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Renaissance Arts Academy is a tuition-free public school serving grades K-12 with a focus on the arts 1. Admission to the school is determined by a lottery system 1. The institution is designated as a California CTE AME (Arts, Media and Entertainment) Model Demonstration Site 1.
Sources (1)
  1. renarts.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Renaissance Arts Academy

What grades does Renaissance Arts Academy serve?

Renaissance Arts Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Renaissance Arts Academy?

Renaissance Arts Academy has an enrollment of approximately 462 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Renaissance Arts Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Renaissance Arts Academy is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Renaissance Arts Academy rank in CA?

Renaissance Arts Academy ranks #2 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Renaissance Arts Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Renaissance Arts Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Renaissance Arts Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Renaissance Arts Academy has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Is Renaissance Arts Academy a charter school?

Yes, Renaissance Arts Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Renaissance Arts Academy a Title I school?

No, Renaissance Arts Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Renaissance Arts Academy?

66.5% of students at Renaissance Arts Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
462
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
3.7%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 90065)
45,075
Area average commute
30 min
Area median age
39.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90065; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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