Excellent
#205 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 6% in state
Renaissance High School
High School · Detroit Public Schools Community District · Detroit, MI
A Detroit Public Schools Community District high school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6565 WEST OUTER DR, Detroit, MI 48235
- Math 23% proficient (2021)
- Reading 65% proficient (2021)
- 95.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Renaissance High School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2018, to 44% in 2021, across a 6-year record (2016–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2016-2021) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2016-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Renaissance High School 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 Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Transit 52Good Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,148/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Detroit), 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
$41,011
Median home value
$79,400
Median rent
$1,151/mo
College educated
14.8%
Homeownership
56.4%
Poverty rate
29.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48235; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerry L White CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 126 | Compare → |
| Randolph Career and Technical CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| University Yes AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.6 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 440 | Compare → |
| Lincolnking Adams Young School Grove CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.6 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 505 | 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.
Detroit Public Schools Community District
- Schools in district
- 106
- Rank in district
- #6 of 99
- District spending per student
- $22,138NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 46.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Renaissance High School is listed in Detroit Public Schools Community District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Renaissance High School
Renaissance High School is a public high school in Detroit, MI, part of Detroit Public Schools Community District, serving approximately 1,171 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #205 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Renaissance High School
What grades does Renaissance High School serve?
Renaissance High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Renaissance High School?
Renaissance High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,171 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Renaissance High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Renaissance High School is 20.2:1. 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 rank in MI?
Renaissance High School ranks #205 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Renaissance High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Renaissance High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Renaissance High School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021).
Is Renaissance High School a charter school?
No, Renaissance High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Renaissance High School a Title I school?
No, Renaissance High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Renaissance High School?
54.2% of students at Renaissance High School 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
- 1,171
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.7%
- Phone
- (313) 416-4600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48235)
- 46,960
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 48235; 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, 2016-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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