Serving 420 students in grades 9-12, Renaissance High School For Musical Theater And The Arts ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 420 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Renaissance High School For Musical Theater And The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Renaissance High School For Musical Theater And The Arts's student population of 420 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
420 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Motto
Voice. Choice. Identity.
School Rankings
Renaissance High School For Musical Theater And The Arts ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Renaissance High School For Musical Theater And The Arts is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3049 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
68%
30%
Black
25%
16%
White
4%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Renaissance High School For Musical Theater And The Arts's ranking?
Renaissance High School For Musical Theater And The Arts is ranked #3049 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Renaissance High School For Musical Theater And The Arts often compared to?
Renaissance High School For Musical Theater And The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Herbert H Lehman High School, Pelham Lab High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Renaissance High School For Musical Theater And The Arts?
The graduation rate of Renaissance High School For Musical Theater And The Arts is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Renaissance High School For Musical Theater And The Arts?
420 students attend Renaissance High School For Musical Theater And The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Renaissance High School For Musical Theater And The Arts students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Renaissance High School For Musical Theater And The Arts?
Renaissance High School For Musical Theater And The Arts has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Renaissance High School For Musical Theater And The Arts offer ?
Renaissance High School For Musical Theater And The Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Renaissance High School For Musical Theater And The Arts part of?
Renaissance High School For Musical Theater And The Arts is part of New York City Geographic District # 8 School District.
In what neighborhood is Renaissance High School For Musical Theater And The Arts located?
Renaissance High School For Musical Theater And The Arts is located in the East Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 77 other public schools located in East Bronx.
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