At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
348
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
81%+15.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Renaissance Academy is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in San Jose, California. The school enrolls 348 students. It is part of the Alum Rock Union Elementary district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
81% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeAlternative/other
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictAlum Rock Union Elementary
County6085
CitySan Jose
ZIP95122
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060231011446
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment348
White0.3%
Hispanic / Latino74.9%
Black / African American23.7%
Asian0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.3%
Hispanic
74.9%
Black
23.7%
Asian
0.7%
Two+
0.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.