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Los Angeles Unified School District

Renaissance Arts Academy

#16 in Best Charter High Schools in Los Angeles Area
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Charter
  • 6-12
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 35 reviews
A-
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A-
  2. Diversity
    A
  3. Teachers
    A-
  4. College Prep
    A-
  5. Clubs & Activities
    C-
  6. Health & Safety
    A
  7. Administration
    B
  8. Sports
    NG
  9. Food
    C+
  10. Resources & Facilities
    C-
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Renaissance Arts Academy is a highly rated, public, charter school located in Los Angeles, CA. It has 353 students in grades 6-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 22 to 1. According to state test scores, 51% of students are at least proficient in math and 77% in reading.
Address
1800 Colorado Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
Telephone
(323) 259-5700
Website
lausd.net

Renaissance Arts Academy Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
77%
Percent Proficient - Math
51%
Average Graduation Rate
90%
Average SAT
1110
32 responses
Average ACT
27
24 responses
AP Enrollment
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Living in the Area
B
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Cost of Living
    D
  2. Good for Families
    B-
  3. Housing
    D
Area Feel
Urban
Median Household Income
$54,501
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$1,302
National
$949
Median Home Value
$549,800
National
$184,700

Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
A
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
80%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.5 responses
Poll
60%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.5 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 5 responses
Report
  • Park Day
    40%
  • Honors Humanities
    20%
  • Playing cello
    20%
  • Preforming
    20%

Students

Diversity
A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
353
Free or Reduced Lunch
61%
60%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.5 responses
80%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.5 responses
20%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.5 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$88,947
Teachers in First/Second Year
0%
67%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.6 responses
50%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.6 responses
67%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.6 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
C-
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
Expenses Per Student
$14,176/ year
National
$12,239
67%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.9 responses
44%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.9 responses
67%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.9 responses
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They have a very good Music and Modern Dance focus. However, because so much of everyone's time is spent on Music and Dance the student's academics really suffer for it. There are no midterms or finals, and there is no academic homework. Because there are no midterms, finals or any tests besides state testing, the way they give their students their GPA's are from how advanced the principles theink they are.
The math and science subjects are combined which they call "SMATH", which leaves the students unprepared for science and math college classes.
The Humanities classes are not organized well, the students write multiple essays per year. However, the only way students get constructive criticism on their essays is from fellow students ranging anywhere from 6th graders to 12th graders.
Overall this leaves their students woefully unprepared for college Math, Science, and English classes. However, they do have some music and dance training when they leave.
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Renaissance Arts Academy is a k-12 school with an immersive, autonomous scholarship based program that focuses on the immersion of the arts and academics. It is a performing art public school that focuses on teaching how to learn and think critically.
Renaissance Arts Academy is very different than traditional high schools. It is much smaller, no field, no sports, etc. It is a performing arts school and every year we do 2-3 shows. The majors are violin, viola, cello, bass, or dance. Though it is an arts school we still have the same traditional academics but, not with textbooks on a daily basis. There are after school conservatory programs that are required and free. They are orchestra, percussion, acapella, and art.

I would definitely choose this school again because of its diversity and uniqueness within traditional schools.