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#1855 of 2,846 schools in PA
Renaissance Academy Charter School
School · Renaissance Academy Cs · Phoenixville, PA
A charter school in Phoenixville, PA where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
413 Fairview Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460
- Math 26% vs PA 41% (2024)
- Reading 47% vs PA 55% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Renaissance Academy Charter School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 37% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (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 44 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Renaissance Academy Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: Average527/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phoenixville), 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
$120,472
Median home value
$426,000
Median rent
$1,622/mo
College educated
58.3%
Homeownership
69.5%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19460; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Forge Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.0 | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 194 | Compare → |
| Kimberton Waldorf SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9 | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 200 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Renaissance Academy Cs
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,901NCES 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 Academy Charter School is listed in Renaissance Academy CS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Renaissance Academy Charter School
Renaissance Academy Charter School is a public school in Phoenixville, PA, part of Renaissance Academy Cs, serving approximately 1,164 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,855 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Renaissance Academy Charter School
What grades does Renaissance Academy Charter School serve?
Renaissance Academy Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Renaissance Academy Charter School?
Renaissance Academy Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 1,164 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Renaissance Academy Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Renaissance Academy Charter School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Renaissance Academy Charter School rank in PA?
Renaissance Academy Charter School ranks #1,855 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Renaissance Academy Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Renaissance Academy Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Renaissance Academy Charter School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Renaissance Academy Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Renaissance Academy 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 Academy Charter School a Title I school?
No, Renaissance Academy Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Renaissance Academy Charter School?
40.8% of students at Renaissance Academy 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,164
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 100
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Chester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.9%
- Phone
- (610) 983-4080
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 19460)
- 43,927
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. 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 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. 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 19460; 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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