Renaissance Academy

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Renaissance Academy

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
413 Fairview St,  Phoenixville, PA
3.9
3.5
1,098 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Gina Guarino Buli
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1200
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
41%
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A
Teachers
A-
College Prep
A
Administration
A-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
C
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Reading Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
108
Full Time Teachers
108
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1200
Math
590
Verbal
610
Average ACT
24
Math
24
English
24
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
50%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
6.8%
State Average
16.6%
Science
33.7%
State Average
29.5%
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
184:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.5%
Female
49.5%
White
48%
Black
26.1%
Two or more races
13.3%
Hispanic
7.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#8 Best Charter HS in Pennsylvania
#9 Best Charter ES in Pennsylvania
#9 Best Charter MS in Pennsylvania
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Temple University 96 Students
Penn State 93 Students
Drexel University 85 Students
West Chester University of Pennsylvania 77 Students
University of Pittsburgh 69 Students
University of Pennsylvania 47 Students
Widener University 43 Students
Saint Joseph's University 32 Students
Villanova University 31 Students
New York University 30 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 43 Students
Business 40 Students
Psychology 39 Students
Biology 39 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 30 Students
Pre-Law Studies 18 Students
Political Science and Government 17 Students
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 14 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 13 Students
Communications 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 126 Reviews
2.0 Senior
3/8/2025
Overall, I would say that my experience was not that good at renaissance academy, and almost all of the students who attend agree with me.
4.0 Senior
12/17/2024
I love is at renaissance academy. I've been able to make so many connections and the smaller classrooms provide for a more personal connection with your teachers helping in your academic development.
4.0 Senior
2/27/2023
I think this school is great academically compared to public schooling, though there could be improvements in the athletic departments.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 43 Reviews
1.0 other
10/15/2025
I was A student at this school the teachers would yell at you and the school lied about being A special needs school for kids who had autism they punished me for accidentally bumping into a poll and the principal would keep me in her room for hours in the school day and would also yell at me and tel...
2.0 student
8/9/2025
I attended renaissance and i felt like they were stero typing me thats why I was punished harshly because they thought I was a stero typical black girl always getting in trouble your getting on my me for having a snack when that teacher allows it but there's kids charging there freakin vape in the b...
2.0 other
3/3/2025
Teachers are underpaid and disenfranchised in this country, and it would be disingenuous if I didn't acknowledge that there's systemic issues that contribute to burnout. I've worked miserable jobs that tied my hands since graduating, and I understand why an underpaid, overworked teacher might grow t...
2.0 other
4/27/2024
In reflecting on my education experience with an inadequate Individualized Education Program (IEP), I would rate it as 2 out of 5. The IEP's intention to cater to my specific learning needs fell short due to a lack of personalized teaching methods that aligned with my learning style. The support sys...

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Renaissance Academy is a charter school for students in grades K-12 located at 413 Fairview St in Phoenixville, in the Phoenixville neighborhood. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,098 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 41% are proficient in reading. Renaissance Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.58, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1200 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $438,978. Discover additional schools in the area, like Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School, Collegium Charter School, Mastery Cs -Shoemaker Campus, and more. Learn more about what Phoenixville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Renaissance Academy.

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