Renaissance High School

Renaissance High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
6565 Outer Dr W,  Detroit, MI
Winship Neighborhood
Detroit Public Schools Community School District
3.6
3.9
1,093 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal Verynda Stroughter
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
23%
Reading Proficiency
65%
Average GPA
3.3
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.3
Reading Proficiency
65%
Math Proficiency
23%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
61
Full Time Teachers
61
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
530
Verbal
550
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
23
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
16.9%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

9
Equity
9
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
393:1

Student Diversity

Female
64.7%
Male
35.3%
Black
97.9%
Two or more races
<1%
Hispanic
<1%
White
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#31 Best Magnet HS in Michigan
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Michigan State University 1,362 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 1,004 Students
Wayne State University 982 Students
Central Michigan University 632 Students
Eastern Michigan University 595 Students
Oakland University 522 Students
Western Michigan University 486 Students
Grand Valley State University 438 Students
Saginaw Valley State University 405 Students
Bowling Green State University 396 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 280 Students
Psychology 241 Students
Nursing 217 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 211 Students
Computer Science 167 Students
Biology 153 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 98 Students
Engineering 95 Students
Pre-Law Studies 88 Students
Mechanical Engineering 84 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 919 Reviews
3.0 Senior
9/18/2024
Renaissance High School is a school that like most, needs a lot of improvement. Certain flaws in the school ruin its reputation, and school spirit. Many of the administration can be very rude and stuck up towards the kids, whereas most of the teachers are very accepting and friendly. This is also a very queer-friendly school having many teachers being apart of the LGBTQ+ community, and allowing students to be themselves.
4.0 Junior
7/29/2024
This school is the best high school In the city that prepares students for college and beyond! my freshmen year was great experience some of the teachers have some questionable ways of teaching but if you do not like a class you can change it but every year they change what you can and cannot pick far as classes go but i recommend for any academic achieving student!
4.0 Senior
5/10/2024
My experience at Renaissance High School for all 4 years have been amazing. I feel like I learned a lot from my peers and teachers while also creating strong relationships with them. In middle school, I didn't have much friends but when I stepped foot in Renaissance, I felt more confident in stepping out of my box. In my opinion, the worst part about is the food and the diversity. The food could be better and more "real" but I don't eat school lunch in general. With diversity, It's mostly African American students with only a few white students.
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3.9 25 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/10/2023
As a single father of 2 daughters attending Renaissance High School, my daughters future is bright. Renaissance academic core prep my daughters for college, which became realized the first day at Renaissance High School. 7 yrs of volunteer and I'm proud to be always a phoenix. I have 2020, and 2023...
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5.0 student
12/16/2020
As a freshman at Renaissance High School during the corona virus pandemic, only doing virtual classes it’s going well. At first things were really stressful and the work load was excessive. Then they noticed the complaints and took action to change. They now have adapted a new schedule that is easie...
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2.0 teacher
10/20/2018
My experience as a teacher was basically negative. During the year I stayed there I was expected to be just a classroom manager an grader, not a teacher who really cared for the development of his students. My best wishes to those colleagues and students who really wanted to teach and learn, not jus...
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4.0 other
10/22/2015
My daughter is currently a senior at the school. The curriculum is rigorous and the teachers have high expectations of the students. I believe that my daughter is getting a good education there. I'm disappointed that the school's rating has fallen. I believe this is a result of the schools finances...
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