Athens Renaissance School

Athens Renaissance School

Public Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
405 South St E,  Athens, AL
Athens City Schools
4.3
670 Students
A-
Niche Grade
Founded in 1909, Athens Renaissance School is a public school offering a personalized educational approach aiming to provide students with a choice outside the traditional K-12 model through a progressive, nationally accredited education tailored to each student’s needs. Structured programs and clubs for socialization are offered, such as gifted and AP classes, Healthy Hearts 4-H, art and literary society, robotics and more. The teachers at Athens Renaissance are ranked among the highest in the state and student test scores are above average state requirements. The school is well known for culture and safety, making it a proud fixture in the community. Located adjacent to the beautiful Robert Beaty Historic District, the campus offers lush greenery views, as well as a convenient location near local businesses and subdivisions. Since Athens Renaissance School is a blended school with online and face-to-face instruction, the students are served on a one-to-one basis, based on their Personalized Learning Plans. Athens Renaissance School is the only conversion charter school in Alabama and the only blended charter school that serves students statewide. The administrators believe quality education should be customized for each student and be available and accessible any time and to families who live anywhere throughout Alabama. ARS offers more than 150 courses, including Advanced Placement (AP) and Dual Enrollment (College) credits, with certified teachers in every subject and grade level.

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
28:1
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
70%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
70%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
28:1
Teachers
28
Full Time Teachers
28
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.7%
College Prep
Average ACT
24
Math
21
English
25
Reading
27
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
21.3%
State Average
27.8%
Science
13.4%
State Average
21.8%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
637:1

Student Diversity

Female
54.5%
Male
45.5%
White
82.4%
Black
7.1%
Hispanic
4.5%
Two or more races
3.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#2 Best Public Online HS in Alabama
#4 Best Public HS Teachers in Alabama
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
The University of Alabama in Huntsville 26 Students
Auburn University 22 Students
University of North Alabama 22 Students
The University of Alabama 21 Students
Calhoun Community College 20 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham 16 Students
Mississippi State University 12 Students
Troy University 9 Students
Jacksonville State University 7 Students
Athens State University 7 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 10 Students
Psychology 6 Students
Nursing 6 Students
Biology 6 Students
Computer Science 5 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 4 Students
Criminology 3 Students
Communications 3 Students
Film and Video Studies 3 Students
Dance 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 11 Reviews
4.0 Senior
12/14/2023
Athens Renaissance is a good school overall and I would recommend it to anyone wanting to try online school.
5.0 Parent
8/4/2022
I love that they work with your child to give them what they need. They are great at hands on projects that show your kids real life applications.
4.0 NicheUser
7/2/2019
The best part about Athens Renaissance School is the flexibility. Students can have a job and still find time to do school work.

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Athens Renaissance School is a public school for students in grades K-12 in Athens, AL and is served by the Athens City Schools in Alabama. The school has a total enrollment of 670 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 28:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 70% are proficient in reading. Athens Renaissance School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.6, the graduation rate is 95%, and the average ACT score is 24. The average home value in this area is $448,013. Discover additional schools in the area, like Athens High School, Limestone Co Area Voc Tech, Athens Bible School, and more. Learn more about what Athens has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Athens Renaissance School.

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