Renaissance School of the Arts

Renaissance School of the Arts is a small middle school (grades 6-8) located in Manhattan's East Harlem, sharing a building with PS 155. The school is dedicated to providing intensive training in dance, music, and visual arts, integrating these with core academic instruction, and preparing students for auditions at performing arts high schools. Its own website describes it as a "hidden gem" within the community. Academically, the school's ELA proficiency is near the citywide 25th percentile, and math proficiency is well below the 25th percentile, indicating areas for growth compared to other NYC middle schools. A notable strength is the school's relationships with families, which are rated as "Excellent," supported by 100% positive parent survey responses. The curriculum includes high school level Regents courses in Algebra I and Biology for 8th graders, alongside a pre-conservatory style arts program. However, student survey data and external reviews suggest concerns regarding school climate, with a higher-than-citywide average perception of bullying and frequent physical altercations, contributing to a "Fair" safety and school climate rating.