Serving 48 students in grades 9-12, The Renaissance Center For Academic And Career Development ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 48 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in GA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Renaissance Center For Academic And Career Development ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
The Renaissance Center For Academic And Career Development's student population of 48 students has grown by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
48 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Renaissance Center For Academic And Career Development is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
6%
19%
Black
52%
36%
White
38%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)<50%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% GA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Renaissance Center For Academic And Career Development?
The graduation rate of The Renaissance Center For Academic And Career Development is 50%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 83%.
How many students attend The Renaissance Center For Academic And Career Development?
48 students attend The Renaissance Center For Academic And Career Development.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of The Renaissance Center For Academic And Career Development students are Black, 38% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Renaissance Center For Academic And Career Development?
The Renaissance Center For Academic And Career Development has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Renaissance Center For Academic And Career Development offer ?
The Renaissance Center For Academic And Career Development offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Renaissance Center For Academic And Career Development part of?
The Renaissance Center For Academic And Career Development is part of Thomas County School District.
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