Renaissance High School for Musical Theater and the Arts (08X293)

3000 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461, Bronx
Phone: 718-430-6390
Hours: 8:15am - 2:40pm
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/08X293/
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School Leader: Paul Gumina (pgumina@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Kimberly Conrow (kconrow@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Paul Gumina (pgumina@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Jennifer Dardon (jdardon@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Jennifer Dardon (jdardon@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Gisele Miranda (gmiranda@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

Our small school's familial atmosphere gives students the support and guidance necessary for success both in high school and as they plan for college and/or careers. Teachers and staff use a variety of resources and technology to address the varied learning needs of the student population to ensure that they have access to rigorous and engaging curriculum. In addition, students have access to AP classes, the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program, student council, club activities (including Musical Theater and Drama), and the CUNY College Now at Lehman College program. Renaissance provides opportunities for all students interested in the arts to explore the different art forms for self-expression.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 82%

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Dress Code, Extended Day Program, Health Center, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 2 SWD Applicants Per Seat, Summer Bridge, Weekend Programs

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), Arts (College Course [Credited]), Econ/Gov (College Course [Credited]), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Math (College Course [Credited]), Other (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Physics (College Course [Credited]), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), US History (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
Arts
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Rugby, Soccer, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Cricket, Stunt
Other Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Flag Football, Football, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Track, Volleyball
Clubs
Acting, Beginning and Advanced Band, Concert Choir, Drawing & Painting, Family Activities, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Graduation Committees, International Travel Opportunities, Mentoring, Musical Productions, Musical Theater, National Honor Society, Peer Leader Opportunities, Robotics, Service Learning Opportunities, Set Design, Stage Crew, Student Government, Studio Art, Tutoring, Varsity Voices, Yearbook Journalism
Art
Renaissance High School (RHS) offers courses in vocal and instrumental music, theater, and visual arts. Our school produced showcases and live performances. RHS offers Beginning and Advanced Band, Beginning Piano, Beginning and Advanced Choir, Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Theatre ensembles, and Beginning and Advanced Studio Art. All of our art programs are featured in the school's winter and spring showcases and many events throughout the local community and the greater New York City area.
Program Details
Renaissance High School for Musical Theater and the Arts(X98A)
Performing Arts/Visual Art & Design

Our arts program is open to all students of any skill level who have an interest in exploring the arts further. Students are exposed to a variety of art forms through daily coursework and learning experiences outside the classroom and school. There are vast opportunities to showcase their work during school performances.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Bronx students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:74 / 83 (0.89)120 / 82 (1.46)
SWD applicants/seats:36 / 22 (1.64)41 / 21 (1.95)
Rank Avg: 5.47
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
416
423
426
    Grade 12 Students
95
99
93
    Grade 11 Students
106
109
112
    Grade 10 Students
104
110
112
    Grade 9 Students
111
105
109
Avg. Class Size
25.3
27.2
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
<5 / 29 / 6
5 / 26 / 3
23 / 41 / 5
Attendance %
85%
82%
80%
Graduation %
90%
90%
86%
College %
54%
55%
57%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
660 (115) / 110
0
744 (164) / 103
144
808 / 105
141

This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  75.86%
Academic Engagement 
  68.23%
Safety 
  73.38%
Bully Prevention 
  63.50%
Inclusivity 
  91.80%
Mental Support 
  72.22%
Environment 
  65.50%
Post-School Support 
  82.89%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  83.00%
School Satisfaction 
  95.00%
Student Behavior 
  76.00%
Student Support 
  96.00%
School Leadership 
  93.77%
Instructional Clarity 
  98.00%
Instructional Development 
  96.52%
Post-School Support 
  96.80%
Family Responses
Education 
  98.00%
Teacher Support 
  97.14%
Safety 
  97.33%
School Community 
  79.56%
School Leadership 
  98.88%
Post-School Support 
  97.00%
IEP Support 
  98.00%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

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This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  90.00%
CC Regents
  66
Non-CC Regents
  65
Impact Score
  0.53
Performance Score
  0.5
College Aptitude
CCR
  46.20%
SAT Math
  386
SAT R/W
  427
Postsecondary
2-Year College 6.50%
4-Year College 38.40%
Other Postsecondary 1.90%
Unknown 53.20%

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This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

School Demographics (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 31.50%
Female 68.50%
English Language Learners:
  2.20%
Students with Disabilities:
  24.30%
Economic Need Index: 
  84.20%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 1.70%
Black 24.80%
Hispanic 68.00%
White 3.80%
Other 1.70%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 23.50%
Hispanic 26.50%
White 41.20%
Other 8.80%

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's demographic snapshots: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  23.60%
Students with SETSS
  1.90%
Students with ICT
  16.60%
Students with SC
  0.50%
Has all programs
  77.00%
Has all services
  98.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  71
Regents Gl. Hist.
  69
Regents US Hist.
  65
Regents Algebra I
  60
Regents Living Env.
  56
4-Year Grad. Rate
  79.3
IEP Movement
Excellent
IEP Support 
  98.00%

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services61 (76%)0 (0%)<=5 (?)
SETSS10 (91%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Special Class0 (0%)<=5 (100%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services28 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (97%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (3%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School<=5 (100%)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned0 (0%)

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports

ELL Performance (2023-24)
Regents Algebra I
  64
ELL Progress
  37

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

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