Very Good
#3494 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 37% in state
Renaissance High School for the Arts
High School · Long Beach Unified · Long Beach, CA
A Long Beach Unified high school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
235 East 8th St., Long Beach, CA 90813
- Math 12% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 72% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Renaissance High School for the Arts score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 42% in 2024.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Renaissance High School for the Arts 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 96Walker's Paradise
- Transit 73Excellent Transit
- Bike 76Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,186/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Long Beach), 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
$50,302
Median home value
$543,700
Median rent
$1,578/mo
College educated
15.9%
Homeownership
15%
Poverty rate
24.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90813; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Baptist Church SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 107 | Compare → |
| St Anthony High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 433 | Compare → |
| Clear Passage Educational CenterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 65 | Compare → |
| Intellectual Virtues AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 92 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Long Beach Unified
- Schools in district
- 82
- Rank in district
- #33 of 82
- District spending per student
- $18,539NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Renaissance High School for the Arts is listed in Long Beach Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Renaissance High School for the Arts
Renaissance High School for the Arts is a public high school in Long Beach, CA, part of Long Beach Unified, serving approximately 393 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,494 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Renaissance High School for the Arts
What grades does Renaissance High School for the Arts serve?
Renaissance High School for the Arts serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Renaissance High School for the Arts?
Renaissance High School for the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 393 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Renaissance High School for the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Renaissance High School for the Arts is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Renaissance High School for the Arts rank in CA?
Renaissance High School for the Arts ranks #3,494 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Renaissance High School for the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Renaissance High School for the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 High School for the Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Renaissance High School for the Arts has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Renaissance High School for the Arts a charter school?
No, Renaissance High School for the Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Renaissance High School for the Arts a Title I school?
No, Renaissance High School for the Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Renaissance High School for the Arts?
62.8% of students at Renaissance High School for the Arts 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 393
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.7%
- Phone
- (562) 901-0168
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 90813)
- 51,689
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 33.5
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 90813; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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