Serving 76 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Renaissance Academy Dba Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Aca ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 76 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Renaissance Academy Dba Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Aca ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Renaissance Academy Dba Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Aca's student population of 76 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
76 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Motto
Any Achievement Begins with a Decision to Try!
School Rankings
Renaissance Academy Dba Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Aca ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Renaissance Academy Dba Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Aca is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3084 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
88%
17%
White
1%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Renaissance Academy Dba Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Aca's ranking?
Renaissance Academy Dba Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Aca is ranked #3084 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Renaissance Academy Dba Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Aca often compared to?
Renaissance Academy Dba Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Acais often viewed alongside schools like Patriot Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Renaissance Academy Dba Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Aca?
76 students attend Renaissance Academy Dba Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Aca.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Renaissance Academy Dba Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Aca students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Renaissance Academy Dba Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Aca?
Renaissance Academy Dba Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Aca has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Renaissance Academy Dba Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Aca offer ?
Renaissance Academy Dba Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Aca offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Renaissance Academy Dba Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Aca part of?
Renaissance Academy Dba Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Aca is part of Renaissance Academy DBA Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Aca School District.
In what neighborhood is Renaissance Academy Dba Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Aca located?
Renaissance Academy Dba Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Aca is located in the Leawood neighborhood of Columbus, OH. There are 2 other public schools located in Leawood.
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