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#964 of 1,363 schools in MD
Renaissance Academy
High School · Baltimore City Public Schools · Baltimore, MD
A Baltimore City Public Schools high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1301 McCulloh Street, Baltimore, MD 21217
- Math 18% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 22% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 22.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Renaissance Academy score 20% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 20% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Renaissance Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 86Very Walkable
- Transit 93Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 76Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,784/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Baltimore), 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
$37,207
Median home value
$175,900
Median rent
$1,065/mo
College educated
22.3%
Homeownership
32.6%
Poverty rate
30.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21217; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph C. Briscoe AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 0.4 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Baltimore School for the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 431 | Compare → |
| Augusta Fells Savage Institute of Visual ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 296 | Compare → |
| Baltimore Leadership School for Young WomenCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | 6–12 | 0.8 mi | 470 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Baltimore City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 151
- Rank in district
- #68 of 149
- District spending per student
- $22,977NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Renaissance Academy is listed in Baltimore City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Renaissance Academy
Renaissance Academy is a public high school in Baltimore, MD, part of Baltimore City Public Schools, serving approximately 196 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #964 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Renaissance Academy
What grades does Renaissance Academy serve?
Renaissance Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Renaissance Academy?
Renaissance Academy has an enrollment of approximately 196 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Renaissance Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Renaissance Academy is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Renaissance Academy rank in MD?
Renaissance Academy ranks #964 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Renaissance Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Renaissance Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Renaissance Academy has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Renaissance Academy a charter school?
No, Renaissance Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Renaissance Academy a Title I school?
No, Renaissance Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Renaissance Academy?
90.8% of students at Renaissance 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 196
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Baltimore city
- Phone
- (443) 984-3164
- 4-Year Graduation
- 22.0%
- Area population (ZIP 21217)
- 31,125
- Area average commute
- 32.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 MCAP · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · 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 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 21217; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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