- Enrollment
- 2,493
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Detroit, MI
Renaissance High School
Federal NCES profile for Renaissance High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260110304906
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Renaissance High School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #14 of 20
- high schools in Detroit · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 60.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Renaissance High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Renaissance High School ranks #14 of 20 high schools in Detroit, MI.
School address
District: Detroit Public Schools Community District · Michigan
NCES ID 260110304906 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Renaissance High School held near 1,171 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.9 → 58.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 260110304906 · Detroit, MI High · MID · TRAD
1,197 enr · 19.9:1 · 60.0% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Cass Technical High School (2,493 students)
Renaissance High School held near 1,171 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.9 → 58.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Renaissance High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cass Technical
Cass Technical High School
2,493 students
- Western Intern
Western International High School
1,959 students
- This school
Renaissance High School
1,197 students
- Earhart Elemen
Earhart Elementarymiddle School
1,002 students
- Martin Luther 976
Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School
976 students
- Munger Element 954
Munger Elementarymiddle School
954 students
What this shows Renaissance High School reports 1,197 students on the CCD universe file.
How Renaissance High School compares
Renaissance High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.0% | ▲ 10% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,197 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,197
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Michigan - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.0%
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
$22,002
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 399 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 96.6%
Two or More 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
White 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 96.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.6, Renaissance High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
District finance for Detroit Public Schools Community District reports $22,002 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Renaissance High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cass Technical High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western International High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Earhart Elementarymiddle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Munger Elementarymiddle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Renaissance High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,959
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,002
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 954
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Similar high schools in Detroit
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
East English Village Preparatory Academy at Finney
Standard public school
639 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Henry Ford High School
Standard public school
607 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Southeastern High School
Standard public school
602 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Voyageur College Prep
Standard public school
524 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Denby High School
Standard public school
464 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School
Standard public school
452 students 16.1:1 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 (~1,197 students)
Frequently asked questions about Renaissance High School
How many students attend Renaissance High School?
Renaissance High School has 1,197 students enrolled. It is a high school in Detroit, MI. CCD year-over-year: 1,146 (2022-23) → 1,171 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Renaissance High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Renaissance High School is 19.9:1, which is 14% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Renaissance High School?
60.0% of students at Renaissance High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Renaissance High School?
The largest demographic group at Renaissance High School is African American at 96.6% of enrollment, in Detroit, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Renaissance High School?
Renaissance High School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower 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 rank among high schools in Detroit?
By Resource Investment Index, Renaissance High School ranks #14 of 20 high schools in Detroit, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Detroit on the city page.
What other schools are in Detroit Public Schools Community District?
Besides Renaissance High School, Detroit Public Schools Community District also operates Cass Technical High School (2,493 students), Western International High School (1,959 students), and Earhart Elementarymiddle School (1,002 students). See the Detroit Public Schools Community District district page for the complete list.