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Renaissance Virtual School

6558 Waldon Rd, Clarkston, MI 48346Clarkston Community School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–12Non-Charter
881
Students
Total enrolled
$16,369
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 14% vs nat'l
292.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 1801% vs nat'l
38/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 25% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 881 students in grades KG–12 in Clarkston, Michigan.
14% above average funding
District spends $16,369 per pupil, 14% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 38th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Renaissance Virtual School is a large other in Clarkston, Michigan, serving grades KG–12 with 881 students. The district invests $16,369 per student — 14% above the national average of $14,347, with a 292.7:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 16% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 38/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Renaissance Virtual School

881
Total Students
292.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
16%
Free Lunch
3
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution401 male · 480 female
46%
54%
Male 46%Female 54%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility16%
National avg 52% · 138 students
Student Composition
86%
Asian1%
White86%
Hispanic / Latino4%
Black3%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 260990008777

Academic Outcomes at Renaissance Virtual School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
38
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 38th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 18th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 48346

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,369Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$16,369
State avg
$37,188
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,202
Student Support$3,110
Administration$1,964
Operations$2,455
Other$1,637
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $16,369 spent per student, an estimated $7,252 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
64%
30%
State government
63.5%
Local (property tax)
30.1%
Federal programs
6.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 16% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 292.7:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Springfield Plains Elem SchoolBailey Lake Elementary SchoolPine Knob Elementary SchoolIndependence Elementary School
+3 more
↓
Middle
Sashabaw Middle School
↓
High School
Clarkston High SchoolClarkston Junior High SchoolRenaissance Alternative High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelOther
GradesKG – 12
Location—
CountyOakland County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictClarkston Community School District →
Phone: (248)623-5440
NCES ID: 260990008777
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Clarkston seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Clarkston Community School District
High
Clarkston High School
1,575 students · 07–12
● 38 opp17% FRL
High
Clarkston Junior High School
1,034 students · 07–12
● 38 opp20% FRL
Mid
Sashabaw Middle School
984 students · 04–08
● 38 opp24% FRL
Elem
Springfield Plains Elem School
505 students · PK–05
● 40 opp17% FRL
Elem
Bailey Lake Elementary School
495 students · KG–05
● 40 opp12% FRL
Elem
Pine Knob Elementary School
471 students · PK–05
● 38 opp30% FRL
Elem
Independence Elementary School
439 students · PK–05
● 40 opp14% FRL
Elem
Clarkston Elementary School
387 students · PK–05
● 38 opp18% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
6558 Waldon Rd, Clarkston, MI 48346
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.