- Enrollment
- 3,890
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Long Beach, CA
Renaissance High School for the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Renaissance High School for the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062250008720
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Renaissance High School for the Arts earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools.
- #7 of 16
- high schools in Long Beach · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- small classes for California
- 52.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Renaissance High School for the Arts has class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Renaissance High School for the Arts ranks #7 of 16 high schools in Long Beach, CA.
School address
District: Long Beach Unified · California
NCES ID 062250008720 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Renaissance High School for the Arts shrank from 435 students in 2022-23 to 393 in 2023-24 (-9.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.3 → 21.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 062250008720 · Long Beach, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
396 enr · 17.2:1 · 52.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Polytechnic High (3,890 students)
Renaissance High School for the Arts shrank from 435 students in 2022-23 to 393 in 2023-24 (-9.7%). Teacher FTE lost 23.3 → 21.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Renaissance High School for the Arts in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Polytechnic Hi
Polytechnic High
3,890 students
- Millikan High
Millikan High
3,408 students
- Wilson High
Wilson High
3,349 students
- Lakewood High
Lakewood High
2,305 students
- Jordan High
Jordan High
2,272 students
- This school 396
Renaissance High School for the Arts
396 students
What this shows Renaissance High School for the Arts reports 396 students on the CCD universe file.
How Renaissance High School for the Arts compares
Renaissance High School for the Arts is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.2% | ▼ 6% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
396
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 17% in California - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.0%
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
$18,419
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.6 FTE
Per 151 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.9%
African American 18.5%
White 16.7%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 3.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Renaissance High School for the Arts is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Long Beach Unified reports $18,419 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Renaissance High School for the Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polytechnic High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millikan High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakewood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jordan High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Renaissance High School for the Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,408
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 3,349
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,305
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 2,272
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Long Beach
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Polytechnic High
Standard public school
3,890 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Millikan High
Standard public school
3,408 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Wilson High
Standard public school
3,349 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Jordan High
Standard public school
2,272 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Cabrillo High
Standard public school
1,652 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High
Standard public school
682 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~396 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Renaissance High School for the Arts
How many students attend Renaissance High School for the Arts?
Renaissance High School for the Arts has 396 students enrolled. It is a high school in Long Beach, CA. CCD year-over-year: 435 (2022-23) → 393 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Renaissance High School for the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Renaissance High School for the Arts is 17.2:1, which is 20% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 10% higher 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 High School for the Arts?
52.2% of students at Renaissance High School for the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Renaissance High School for the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Renaissance High School for the Arts is Hispanic or Latino at 55.9% of enrollment, in Long Beach, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Renaissance High School for the Arts?
Renaissance High School for the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Renaissance High School for the Arts rank among high schools in Long Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Renaissance High School for the Arts ranks #7 of 16 high schools in Long Beach, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Long Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Long Beach Unified?
Besides Renaissance High School for the Arts, Long Beach Unified also operates Polytechnic High (3,890 students), Millikan High (3,408 students), and Wilson High (3,349 students). See the Long Beach Unified district page for the complete list.