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
11:1
Average SAT Score
1060
Math Proficiency
13%
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
13%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
54
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Full Time Teachers
54
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Teachers in First or Second Year
29.2%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1060
Math
510
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
Western New England University
75 Students
Boston University
72 Students
Westfield State University
64 Students
Springfield College - Massachusetts
64 Students
Bay Path University
56 Students
Springfield Technical Community College
47 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.
Nursing
43 Students
Business
40 Students
Psychology
33 Students
Biology
32 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
27 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
18 Students
Marketing
12 Students
Computer Science
11 Students
Pre-Law Studies
11 Students
Small Business Management
11 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/31/2023
Very good school, prepared us for college greatly and has a strong environment. I'm personally glad I chose to attend this school.
2/15/2021
I feel as though I as ready for college because of my experience with the Springfield Renaissance School
10/7/2019
Renaissance is a very college oriented school, however, I have been there from 6-12th grade and there have been some of the usual issues that have been promised to be solved but haven't gotten any attention. It is basically an average school if you ask me, other than the college level work.
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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Map
List Price Range
$200K - $578K
Homes For Sale
8
Average Home Value
$307,852
Median Lot Size
6,098 Sq Ft
% Renters
49%
Average Household Income
$64,599
% of College Grads
16.1%
Median Age
36
Average House Size
1,399 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
40.7%
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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 11:1. Academic records show that 13% 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 1060. The average home value in this area is $307,852. Discover additional schools in the area, like Emergence Academy, Chicopee High School, Springfield High School of Science and Technology, and more. Learn more about what Springfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near The Springfield Renaissance School.