Enrollment
86
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Plainwell, MI
Renaissance High School
Federal NCES profile for Renaissance High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262853000793
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Renaissance High School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Plainwell · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 43:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 67.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Renaissance High School has class sizes larger than 98% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Renaissance High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Plainwell, MI.
School address
District: Plainwell Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262853000793 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
43:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+146% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Renaissance High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Renaissance High School
Renaissance High School is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Plainwell, Michigan, enrolling 86 students.
Class loads run heavy: 43:1 is larger than about 98% of Michigan schools and 146% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 86 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 124 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #105, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Plainwell Community Schools also operates Plainwell High School (828 students) and Plainwell Middle School (569 students) alongside Renaissance 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 High School compares
Renaissance High School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 43:1 | ▲ 146% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.9% | ▲ 25% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 86 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
43:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
86
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
43:1
students per teacher
- 146% above state mean
Top 98% in Michigan - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,416
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 90.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.4, Renaissance High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Plainwell Community Schools, which includes Renaissance High School.
$11,416
Per student
-15%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.1%
State 62.4%
Federal 10.4%
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainwell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Plainwell Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gilkey Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Starr Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cooper Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower 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
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~86 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~43:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Renaissance High School
How many students attend Renaissance High School?
Renaissance High School has 86 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Plainwell, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Renaissance High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Renaissance High School is 43:1, which is 146% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 174% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Renaissance High School?
67.9% 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 White at 90.7% of enrollment, in Plainwell, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Renaissance High School?
Renaissance High School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Renaissance High School rank among schools in Plainwell?
By Resource Investment Index, Renaissance High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Plainwell, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Plainwell on the city page.
Is Renaissance High School a good school?
Renaissance High School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Michigan 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 Plainwell Community Schools?
Besides Renaissance High School, Plainwell Community Schools also operates Plainwell High School (828 students), Plainwell Middle School (569 students), and Gilkey Elementary School (439 students). See the Plainwell Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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