Enrollment
81
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Bremerton, WA
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 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530066002573
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Renaissance Alternative High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Bremerton · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Washington
- 74.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Renaissance Alternative High School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Renaissance Alternative High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Bremerton, WA.
School address
District: Bremerton School District · Washington
NCES ID 530066002573 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.8%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Renaissance Alternative High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Renaissance Alternative High School
Renaissance Alternative High School is a higher-need, small high school in Bremerton, Washington, enrolling 81 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 74.8% of students qualify for free meals, 66% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 81 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 66 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #41.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 54/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 180 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 82.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Bremerton's high schools, it stands alongside Bremerton High School (1,263 students): Renaissance Alternative High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.5:1 vs 18.9:1).
Bremerton School District also operates Bremerton High School (1,263 students) and Mountain View Middle School (856 students) alongside Renaissance Alternative High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Renaissance Alternative High School compares
Renaissance Alternative High School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.8% | ▲ 66% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 81 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
81
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 19% in Washington - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
82.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,040
per pupil, district-wide
- above Washington avg of $19,487
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 63.8%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%
Two or More 7.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.8%
African American 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Largest group: White at 63.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Renaissance Alternative High School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bremerton School District, which includes Renaissance Alternative High School.
$20,040
Per student
+3%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.2%
State 63.3%
Federal 15.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Renaissance Alternative High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bremerton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Armin Jahr Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kitsap Lake Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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
- 1,263
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high schools in Bremerton
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~81 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Renaissance Alternative High School
How many students attend Renaissance Alternative High School?
Renaissance Alternative High School has 81 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bremerton, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Renaissance Alternative High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Renaissance Alternative High School is 13.5:1, which is 23% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 14% 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?
74.8% of students at Renaissance Alternative High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Renaissance Alternative High School?
The largest demographic group at Renaissance Alternative High School is White at 63.8% of enrollment, in Bremerton, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Renaissance Alternative High School?
Renaissance Alternative High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Renaissance Alternative High School rank among high schools in Bremerton?
By Resource Investment Index, Renaissance Alternative High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Bremerton, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Bremerton on the city page.
Is Renaissance Alternative High School a good school?
Renaissance Alternative High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Bremerton School District?
Besides Renaissance Alternative High School, Bremerton School District also operates Bremerton High School (1,263 students), Mountain View Middle School (856 students), and Armin Jahr Elementary (495 students). See the Bremerton School District district page for the complete list.
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