The Springfield Renaissance School is a public magnet school in the Liberty Heights neighborhood of Springfield that has been serving students in grades six through 12 since its opening in 2006. Enrollment at Springfield Renaissance reaches roughly 700 students who share the renovated and expanded school building on Carew Street with Van Sickle Middle School and Rise Academy.
Springfield Renaissance is an Expeditionary Learning school, an educational model where students participate in Crew, an advisory-type structure that places students in a core community group each year with a support teacher that follows them through their middle and high school years at the school.
Students take courses in core academic subjects in addition to electives in drama, yearbook, art and more. Students in ninth through 12th grade can sign up for a slate of Advanced Placement courses offered by the school, plus week-long intensives and hands-on expeditions, case studies, field work and serving learning projects to round out their educational experience.
In addition to academics, students at Springfield Renaissance have several options for extracurriculars and athletics, including gardening, chess, soccer, basketball, volleyball, tennis, swimming and cheerleading.
The Springfield Renaissance School
Public Middle, High School
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Grade 6-12
1170 Carew St,
Springfield, MA
Springfield Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Arria Coburn
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Math Proficiency
19%
Reading Proficiency
29%
Average GPA
3.47
Graduation Rate
95%
Niche Grade
C
B-
B
B-
B
C
B
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.47
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Reading Proficiency
29%
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Math Proficiency
19%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
49
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Full Time Teachers
49
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Teachers in First or Second Year
29.2%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1080
Math
520
Verbal
550
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Number of AP Courses
5
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AP Pass Rate
20.5%
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AP Math Enrollment
Very High
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AP Science Enrollment
Low
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Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Average
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Boys Athletic Participation
Average
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
1%
State Average
8%
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Science
0%
State Average
8%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
160:1
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Student Diversity
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Female
50.2%
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Male
49.8%
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Hispanic
66.6%
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Black
17.4%
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White
11.6%
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Two or more races
2.3%
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Asian
2%
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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.
University of Massachusetts Amherst
122 Students
University of Massachusetts Boston
82 Students
Boston University
69 Students
Western New England University
67 Students
Springfield College - Massachusetts
63 Students
Westfield State University
62 Students
Bay Path University
56 Students
Springfield Technical Community College
48 Students
Boston College
42 Students
American International College
42 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
44 Students
Nursing
40 Students
Biology
33 Students
Psychology
32 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
29 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
18 Students
Computer Science
13 Students
Marketing
12 Students
Pre-Law Studies
10 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology
10 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
6/17/2024
I have been there since 6th grade and every year there has been an adventure Ed, field trip, that has led to a greater understanding of concepts that we had been taught that year
5/2/2024
I can say it was a good school a lot of bullies my grades I kept up I just wish that the school did more with bullies they throw you off track when your just trying to learn I get good grades and I'm a hard worker that want to show my parents I can do it .I have proven to them that I can do I'm graduating next month and I couldn't be more happier next step is college and the only thing about that is the cost how I'm I supposed to pay for it what type of help is out there I don't want to not go I want to show the world that I a'mariona can do what I set out to do .
12/1/2022
It has been amazing, the teachers work together to make sure you personally excel your learning abilities and make sure you have good work ethic. It is a much different experience than any other school I've heard of, every day there is always something new, my entire high school has been filled with amazing teachers who always help me to be a better person
GreatSchools Reviews
1/9/2019
My daughter has been there for three years, except for one issue with a problem student it is a great school. The teachers are excellent, curriculum is above par, but the administration is very weak.
12/21/2010
I am a student at Renaissance school. I just stepped into this school as a 6th grader. Ms.Wood, Mr.Scanlan-Emigh, Mrs.Huttlinger, Ms.Adel, and all the others that I know are awesome teachers that give us the strictness and education that us students need. "Our school s mission is to provide a rigoro...
10/10/2010
I am a student at the Renaissance School and I love it. It is a very challenging and rigorous school with excellent teachers and a charismatic principal. it is by far the best school in Springfield
1/28/2010
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The Springfield Renaissance School is a public school for students in grades 6-12 in Springfield, MA and is served by the Springfield Public Schools in Massachusetts. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 608 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 19% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 29% are proficient in reading. The Springfield Renaissance School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.47, the graduation rate is 95%, and the average SAT score is 1080. The average home value in this area is $305,947. Discover additional schools in the area, like Chicopee High School, Springfield High School of Science and Technology, High School Of Commerce, and more. Learn more about what Springfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near The Springfield Renaissance School.