Renaissance High School (Idaho)

Renaissance High School (RHS) is a four-year public magnet high school within the West Ada School District located in Meridian, Idaho, United States.

Renaissance High School
Address
Map
1307 East Central Drive

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83642

United States
Coordinates43°35′43″N 116°22′42″W / 43.5952°N 116.3784°W / 43.5952; -116.3784
Information
TypePublic secondary
Established2009
School districtWest Ada School District
PrincipalMegan McGroarty
Teaching staff45.34 (on an FTE basis)[2]
Enrollment658 (2022-2023)[1]
Student to teacher ratio14.51[2]
Color(s)Cardinal and gold     [3]
NicknameVoyagers[3]
Websitewww.westada.org/o/rhs

Academics

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Dual high school-college enrollment is available with Idaho State University. It is possible for one to receive an associate of arts degree concurrent with their high school diploma.[4][5][6][7]

Students also have the choice to take international baccalaureate (IB) classes. Options include either the IB Diploma Programme or the IB Career Programme.[8]

Renaissance is also the host of several Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, and students travel from other West Ada schools in order to attend these classes.[9]

Demographics

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The demographic breakdown of the 742 students enrolled in 2018-2019 was:

  • Male - 324
  • Female - 418
  • Native American/Alaskan - 2
  • Asian/Pacific islanders - 59
  • Black - 3
  • Hispanic - 65
  • White - 576
  • Multiracial - 37

99 of the students were eligible for free or reduced-cost lunch.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "RENAISSANCE HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for RENAISSANCE HIGH SCHOOL".
  3. ^ a b "Renaissance High School". Idaho High School Activities Association. Retrieved 2024-03-26.
  4. ^ "Early College - Idaho State University". www.isu.edu. Retrieved 16 June 2018.
  5. ^ Corbin, Clark (12 May 2013). "High school seniors earn college degrees". idahoednews.org. Retrieved 16 June 2018.
  6. ^ Corbin, Clark (25 May 2015). "Renaissance students earn college degrees". idahoednews.org. Retrieved 16 June 2018.
  7. ^ Beech, Holly (10 May 2017). "An AA degree and head start on college". idahopress.com. Retrieved 12 August 2018.
  8. ^ "Renaissance High School". International Baccalaureate®. Retrieved 2021-01-05.
  9. ^ "CTE Center - Renaissance Campus". West Ada. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
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