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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Overview
AI Summary
Renaissance High School for Musical Theater and the Arts (RHS) is an "Ed. Opt." school guided by the student-centered mission of "Voice. Choice. Identity." The school provides a rigorous academic experience with an artistic focus, allowing students to earn an Arts Diploma Endorsement while engaging in comprehensive course offerings across [more]
Academic Score
  50.95%
Survey Score
  84.74%
About & Events

Welcome to Renaissance High School for Musical Theater and the Arts (RHS), a vibrant community dedicated to fostering "Voice. Choice. Identity." Serving grades 9-12, RHS embraces a student-centered culture prioritizing critical thinking, active participation, and personal growth. Our mission is to build meaningful learning partnerships, empowering all students through a [more]

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 82%

Academic Highlights: Build On Student Leadership Course, Dual Enrollment Mercy University Classes, Arts Courses Offered in All Disciplines, Peer Group Connection Student Leadership Course

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Courses Offered, College Courses onsite, College Trips, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, Health Center, Internships, Online Grading System, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Summer Bridge

School Features:

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

Upcoming Events
None currently scheduled

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), Econ/Gov (College Course [Credited]), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Math (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Physics (College Course [Credited]), US History (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Course List
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Languages Offered
Other, 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
PSAL Team
Lehman Campus
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
Bronx River High School (08X349)
Herbert H. Lehman High School (08X405)
Pelham Lab High School (08X320)
Renaissance High School for Musical Theater and the Arts (08X293)
Schuylerville Preparatory High School (08X348)
Westchester Square Academy (08X558)
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 [more]
Art Courses
Chorus/Singing, Design and Applied Arts, Digital Media Arts, General Visual Arts, Music Industry & Contemporary Music, Theater Design, Theater Making/Performance, Theater Production
Arts Summary
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 [more]
Program Details & Offers
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
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:84 / 83 (1.01)74 / 83 (0.89)
SWD applicants/seats:22 / 22 (1.00)36 / 22 (1.64)
Rank Avg: 5.265.47
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:All accepted
  SWD:All accepted
Offer Prediction:
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
383
416
423
    Grade 12 Students
93
95
99
    Grade 11 Students
101
106
109
    Grade 10 Students
96
104
110
    Grade 9 Students
93
111
105
Avg. Class Size
23.8
25.3
27.2
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
12.0
11.7
12.6
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
<5 / 0 / 1
<5 / 29 / 6
5 / 26 / 3
Attendance %
85%
82%
Graduation %
90%
90%
College %
54%
55%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
620 (110) / 109
110
660 (115) / 110
0
744 (164) / 103
144

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 (2024-25)
Student Responses 96% responded
Academic Rigor 
  76.83%
Academic Engagement 
  68.82%
Safety 
  73.00%
Bully Prevention 
  68.38%
Inclusivity 
  87.09%
Mental Support 
  74.75%
Environment 
  68.57%
Post-School Support 
  79.20%
Teacher Responses 100% responded
Academic Rigor 
  86.50%
School Satisfaction 
  88.50%
Student Behavior 
  78.11%
Student Support 
  95.40%
School Leadership 
  96.20%
Instructional Clarity 
  96.00%
Instructional Development 
  90.94%
Post-School Support 
  97.33%
Family Responses 66% responded
Education 
  96.38%
Teacher Support 
  93.67%
Safety 
  91.33%
School Community 
  70.38%
School Leadership 
  92.90%
Post-School Support 
  94.00%
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 (2024-25)
Student Population:
Male 31.90%
Female 68.10%
English Language Learners:
  2.10%
Students with Disabilities:
  24.80%
Economic Need Index: 
  84.40%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 2.60%
Black 26.90%
Hispanic 65.50%
White 2.90%
Other 2.10%
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 (2024-25)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services59 (68%)>5 (?)<=5 (?)
Special Class0 (0%)<=5 (100%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (97%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (3%)
Speech-Language Therapy25 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School0 (0%)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned<=5 (100%)

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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