Renaissance School
Independent school · Grades 9–12
Charlottesville, VA
418 E Jefferson St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 35% since 2011–12
- Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
- Serving families in Charlottesville since at least 2011
In Charlottesville, Virginia, Renaissance School is an independent private school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 42 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 35% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 157 days a year. Virginia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 9–12
- Students
- 42
- Teachers
- 6.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 22 girls, 20 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 157 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 75% of independent high schools in Virginia.
- Compared with 16 independent high schools in Virginia.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Virginia
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Renaissance School whether it takes part.
- Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credit · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Renaissance School
What grades does Renaissance School serve?
Renaissance School serves grades 9–12.
How many students attend Renaissance School?
About 42 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Renaissance School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Virginia has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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