Very Good
#1549 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 33% in state
Renaissance Charter School
School · Renaissance Charter School · Jackson Heights, NY
A charter school in Jackson Heights, NY where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
35-59 81ST ST, Jackson Heights, NY 11372
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 64% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Renaissance Charter School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 42 points since 2019, to 48% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* 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 NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Renaissance Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 99Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 81Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,133
Median home value
$454,400
Median rent
$1,795/mo
College educated
35.1%
Homeownership
34.6%
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11372; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance Charter School 2 (the)Charter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–9 | 0.6 mi | 587 | Compare → |
| Lexington School for the DeafPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 238 | Compare → |
| Tiegerman School at WoodsidePrivate · tuition | 8.3private | 1–12 | 0.9 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Razi SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 103 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Renaissance Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $26,307NCES 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 Charter School is listed in RENAISSANCE CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Renaissance Charter School
Renaissance Charter School is a public school in Jackson Heights, NY, part of Renaissance Charter School, serving approximately 658 students in grades Pre-K-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,549 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Renaissance Charter School
What grades does Renaissance Charter School serve?
Renaissance Charter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Renaissance Charter School?
Renaissance Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 658 students.
How does Renaissance Charter School rank in NY?
Renaissance Charter School ranks #1,549 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Renaissance Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Renaissance Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Renaissance Charter School has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Renaissance Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Renaissance Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Renaissance Charter School a Title I school?
No, Renaissance Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Renaissance Charter School?
80.1% of students at Renaissance Charter 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 658
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.1%
- Phone
- (718) 803-0060
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 11372)
- 66,995
- Area average commute
- 40.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 11372; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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