- Enrollment
- 1,552
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Clarkston, MI
Renaissance Alternative High School
Federal NCES profile for Renaissance Alternative High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260990001554
👥 S:T ratio 73
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Renaissance Alternative High School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 10
- public schools in Clarkston · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.8:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 46.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Renaissance Alternative High School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Renaissance Alternative High School ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Clarkston, MI.
School address
District: Clarkston Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260990001554 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Renaissance Alternative High School shrank from 165 students in 2022-23 to 140 in 2023-24 (-15.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.7 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 260990001554 · Clarkston, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
116 enr · 6.8:1 · 46.1% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Clarkston High School (1,552 students)
Renaissance Alternative High School shrank from 165 students in 2022-23 to 140 in 2023-24 (-15.2%). Teacher FTE lost 17.7 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Renaissance Alternative High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clarkston High
Clarkston High School
1,552 students
- Clarkston Juni
Clarkston Junior High School
1,007 students
- Sashabaw Middl
Sashabaw Middle School
933 students
- Bailey Lake El 522
Bailey Lake Elementary School
522 students
- Springfield Pl 495
Springfield Plains Elem School
495 students
- This school 116
Renaissance Alternative High School
116 students
What this shows Renaissance Alternative High School reports 116 students on the CCD universe file.
How Renaissance Alternative High School compares
Renaissance Alternative High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.8:1 | ▼ 61% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.1% | ▼ 15% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 116 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.8:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
116
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6.8:1
students per teacher
- 61% below state mean
Top 5% in Michigan - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$16,234
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 116 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 77.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
African American 6.9%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.9, Renaissance Alternative High School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Clarkston Community School District reports $16,234 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Renaissance Alternative High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkston High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clarkston Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sashabaw Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bailey Lake Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Springfield Plains Elem School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Renaissance Alternative High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 933
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~116 students)
Frequently asked questions about Renaissance Alternative High School
How many students attend Renaissance Alternative High School?
Renaissance Alternative High School has 116 students enrolled. It is a high school in Clarkston, MI. CCD year-over-year: 165 (2022-23) → 140 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Renaissance Alternative High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Renaissance Alternative High School is 6.8:1, which is 61% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 57% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Renaissance Alternative High School?
46.1% of students at Renaissance Alternative High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Renaissance Alternative High School?
The largest demographic group at Renaissance Alternative High School is White at 77.6% of enrollment, in Clarkston, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Renaissance Alternative High School?
Renaissance Alternative High School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Renaissance Alternative High School rank among public schools in Clarkston?
By Resource Investment Index, Renaissance Alternative High School ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Clarkston, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Clarkston on the city page.
What other schools are in Clarkston Community School District?
Besides Renaissance Alternative High School, Clarkston Community School District also operates Clarkston High School (1,552 students), Clarkston Junior High School (1,007 students), and Sashabaw Middle School (933 students). See the Clarkston Community School District district page for the complete list.