Below Average
#1872 of 2,105 schools in WI
Renaissance Charter Academy
High School · River Falls School District · River Falls, WI
A River Falls School District charter high school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1355 Sunshine Ave, River Falls, WI 54022
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 49.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Renaissance Charter Academy score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 25% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Renaissance Charter Academy 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 Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated990/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (River Falls), 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
$91,292
Median home value
$349,700
Median rent
$1,059/mo
College educated
44.6%
Homeownership
70.7%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54022; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Falls HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 1,082 | 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.
River Falls School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #7 of 8
- District spending per student
- $11,933NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Renaissance Charter Academy is listed in River Falls School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Renaissance Charter Academy
Renaissance Charter Academy is a public high school in River Falls, WI, part of River Falls School District, serving approximately 41 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,872 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Renaissance Charter Academy
What grades does Renaissance Charter Academy serve?
Renaissance Charter Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Renaissance Charter Academy?
Renaissance Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 41 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Renaissance Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Renaissance Charter Academy is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Renaissance Charter Academy rank in WI?
Renaissance Charter Academy ranks #1,872 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Renaissance Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Renaissance Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Renaissance Charter Academy has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Renaissance Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, Renaissance Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Renaissance Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, Renaissance Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Renaissance Charter Academy?
43.9% of students at Renaissance Charter 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
- 41
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Pierce County
- Phone
- (715) 425-7687
- 4-Year Graduation
- 49.5%
- Area population (ZIP 54022)
- 24,245
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 33
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 · 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 54022; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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