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Renaissance Academy

Public Grades 9-12

187^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 220 Maryland High Schools

Better than 15% of Maryland high schools

Summary

Renaissance Academy is a public high school in Baltimore, Maryland, serving 196 students in grades 9-12. The school faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance, high dropout rates, and extremely high chronic absenteeism compared to state and district averages.

Renaissance Academy consistently ranks among the lowest-performing high schools in Maryland, with only 17.5% of students proficient or better in MCAP/Mathematics and 21.5% proficient or better in 10th grade English Language Arts, far below state and district averages. The school's four-year graduation rates range from 37.1% to 70.9%, and dropout rates range from 7.7% to 50.0%, all much higher than the state and district. Chronic absenteeism is also a major issue, with rates ranging from 48.7% to 89.6%.

While Renaissance Academy receives relatively high per-student funding, its performance remains significantly below nearby schools such as Baltimore School for the Arts, Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women, and Augusta Fells Savage Institute of Visual Arts, which generally perform better academically. The high rates of chronic absenteeism and dropout, as well as the socioeconomic challenges faced by the student population, may be contributing factors to Renaissance Academy's struggles.

241

Students ?

10.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$38,693

Per pupil spending ?

94.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1301 McCulloh Street
Baltimore, MD 21217

(443) 984-3164

District: Baltimore City Public Schools

Racial breakdown:

African American:

92.5%

Hispanic:

5.8%

Asian:

0.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 11th percentile in 2008 → 15th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Maryland average (19% vs 37% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (15th percentile)

!English Language Arts scores 29 pts below the Maryland average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school19%

District avg21%

Maryland avg37%

187^th of 220

Maryland public high schools ?

Bottom 15%▲ up 14 pts since 2015

From bottom 1% (2015) to bottom 15% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

14^th of 29High Schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools

24^th of 25Baltimore City Public Schools among Maryland districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2025	16.6	187 of 220	15.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	9.3	224 of 225	0.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	0.7	228 of 233	2.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	0.5	230 of 233	1.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	3.5	214 of 231	7.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	13.5	169 of 187	9.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	42.4	120 of 183	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2010	23.0	182 of 220	17.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	5.2	200 of 213	6.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	10.4	191 of 214	10.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	20.0	164 of 209	21.5%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Maryland (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts22%-29 vs state

Mathematics18%-9 vs state

Algebra I18%-4 vs state

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Schools Near Renaissance Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCAP Mathematics (2025)				MCAP English Language Arts (2025)					MCAP Algebra I (2025)	MCAP Science (2025)	MCAP Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Science 8th Grade	MCAP Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Renaissance Academy	Public	9-12	1301 McCulloh Street	Baltimore	21217	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(443) 984-3164	241	23	10.7	94.2%	0 (0.0%)	223 (92.5%)	14 (5.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	16.6	187^th of 220 public high schools	15.0%					(n/a)				17.5				21.5	21.5	17.5			$38,693	$9,264	$29,429
Joseph C. Briscoe Academy	Public	6-12	900 Druid Hill Avenue	Baltimore	21201	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 396-0774	30	17	1.7	86.7%	0 (0.0%)	27 (90.0%)	2 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.3%)								(n/a)				0.0					0.0	0.0
Baltimore School for the Arts	Public	9-12	712 Cathedral Street	Baltimore	21201	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 642-5165	443	28	15.8	24.2%	150 (33.9%)	246 (55.5%)	25 (5.6%)	8 (1.8%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	7 (1.6%)	75.5	16^th of 220 public high schools	92.7%		66.1	21^st of 146 public high schools	85.6%	5				10.6				93.2	93.2	10.6			$27,113	$5,283	$21,830
Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women	Public, Charter	6-12	128 W Franklin Street	Baltimore	21201	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(443) 642-2048	466	40	11.6	82.6%	1 (0.2%)	455 (97.6%)	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	15.9	189^th of 220 public high schools	14.1%					(n/a)	0.0	0.0	1.6	0.8	22.2	35.0	25.8	34.4	29.3	1.5	6.6	8.5	$27,691	$7,661	$20,030
Augusta Fells Savage Institute of Visual Arts	Public	9-12	1500 Harlem Avenue	Baltimore	21217	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-7701	337	25	13.4	92.6%	5 (1.5%)	321 (95.3%)	8 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	11	212^th of 220 public high schools	3.6%					(n/a)				2.8				19.7	19.7	2.8			$30,282	$5,760	$24,521
Excel Academy at Francis M. Wood High	Public	9-12	1001 W Saratoga Street	Baltimore	21223	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 396-1290	264	17	15.5	92.8%	5 (1.9%)	239 (90.5%)	18 (6.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	15.9	188^th of 220 public high schools	14.5%					(n/a)				8.7				29.4	29.4	8.7			$27,169	$3,830	$23,339
Baltimore Design School	Public	6-12	1500 Barclay Street	Baltimore	21202	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(443) 642-2311	503	39	13.0	75.9%	26 (5.2%)	435 (86.5%)	25 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.0%)	53.4	60^th of 220 public high schools	72.7%		37.3	94^th of 146 public high schools	35.6%	34	2.7	15.5	10.6	9.8	22.2	35.1	48.6	78.2	47.3	11.2	17.6	21.6	$21,049	$4,384	$16,665
Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy	Public	9-12	100 N Calhoun Street	Baltimore	21223	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(443) 984-2831	386	23	16.7	87.3%	9 (2.3%)	323 (83.7%)	48 (12.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)	18	180^th of 220 public high schools	18.2%					(n/a)				6.6				32.7	32.7	6.6			$23,608	$6,047	$17,561
Eager Street Academy	Public	6-12	926 Greenmount Avenue	Baltimore	21202	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 234-1815	45	10	4.5	57.8%	1 (2.2%)	40 (88.9%)	1 (2.2%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.4%)								(n/a)								3.7	3.7				$45,237	$8,592	$36,645
Carver Vocational-Technical High	Public	9-12	2201 Presstman Street	Baltimore	21216	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-0553	1,041	61	17.2	86.4%	23 (2.2%)	955 (91.7%)	59 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	13.9	199^th of 220 public high schools	9.5%					(n/a)				8.3				22.9	22.9	8.3			$22,485	$5,615	$16,870

Frequently Asked Questions about Renaissance Academy

How many students attend Renaissance Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 241 students attended Renaissance Academy.

What district is Renaissance Academy in?

Baltimore City Public Schools

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Is Renaissance Academy a good school?

Renaissance Academy ranks in the bottom 15.0% of Maryland high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Renaissance Academy?

Students at Renaissance Academy are 93% African American, 6% Hispanic.

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