Renaissance High School for Musical Theater and the Arts

Renaissance High School for Musical Theater & Technology is recognized as a vibrant community dedicated to fostering student voice, choice, and identity, particularly for aspiring young artists. The school, serving grades 9-12, is known for its focus on visual, vocal, instrumental, and theater arts, allowing students to pursue an Arts Diploma Endorsement. Parents consistently report high satisfaction with the school, with overwhelmingly positive feedback on surveys regarding staff relationships and educational quality. Students generally feel safe within the school environment. The school boasts a graduation rate of 90.0%, which aligns with the citywide median, and strong Regents pass rates in English, US History, and Global History. However, the college enrollment rate of 46.4% is below the citywide 25th percentile, and chronic absenteeism is a concern, exceeding the citywide median. Some Regents exam pass rates, particularly in Physics, Geometry, Living Environment, and Earth & Space Sciences, are also notably low. Student surveys indicate mixed perceptions regarding bullying and physical altercations. The school shares a campus, providing access to campus-wide athletic teams and facilities.