Serving 627 students in grades 9-12, Olympic High - Renaissance School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 79% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
627 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤5%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-44%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
30%
21%
Black
41%
25%
White
21%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)85-89%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Olympic High - Renaissance School?
The graduation rate of Olympic High - Renaissance School is 85-89%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Olympic High - Renaissance School?
627 students attend Olympic High - Renaissance School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Olympic High - Renaissance School students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Olympic High - Renaissance School?
Olympic High - Renaissance School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Olympic High - Renaissance School offer ?
Olympic High - Renaissance School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Olympic High - Renaissance School part of?
Olympic High - Renaissance School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
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