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Renaissance High School for Musical Theater & Technology

3000 East Tremont Avenue Bronx, NY 10461
320800011293
3000 East Tremont Avenue
Bronx, NY 10461
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  • Review from InsideSchools.org
  • What’s Special: Partnerships with education/arts organizations; new, sophisticated science labs.
  • The Downside: Limited course selection; no record yet on college admissions because school is so young.
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  • Performance5 Average
  • Satisfaction 6 Average
  • Diversity 5 Average
5/9 Key indicators of this school's performance, including test scores and graduation rates. View All Data »
Performance Statistics
SAT Scores<br> 1191 / 2400
Average
Regents English
89%
Above Average
Regents Mathematics
48%
Average
Regents Science
67%
Average
Regents History
75%
Average
Regents Rate
60%
Average
10-Credit Rate
74%
Average
Weighted Diploma Rate 156.1 / 350
Average
Regents Completion 47.2 / 100
Average
College Enrollment Rate 39.4 / 100
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More about Renaissance High School for Musical Theater & Technology

Population 469 students
School Type High
Grades 9th-12th
2012 Progress
Report		 B
Avg. Attendance Rate 83%
Advanced Placement Courses
  • English Literature and Composition
  • Government and Politics: United States
  • Spanish Language
Language Classes
  • Spanish
Program Highlights
  • Family Activities
  • After-school and Saturday Tutoring
  • College Now
  • SAT Prep
  • Regents Prep
  • College Credit-bearing courses in conjunction with Lehman College
  • College Summit
  • Tech Bridge
  • Stagecraft
  • Drama
  • Production Crew
  • Musical Performances
Artistic Extracurriculars
  • Choir
  • Stage Crew
  • Musical Productions
  • Talent Show
  • Student Activities
  • Student Government
  • Graduation Committees
  • National Honor Society
  • Student of the Month Program
  • Tutoring
  • Internships
  • Mentoring
Clubs
  • Musical Theater
  • Drama
  • Vocal Choir
  • Band
Academic Extracurriculars
  • School Newspaper
  • Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)
Cultural & Arts Partners)
  • Lincoln Center Institute
  • The Metropolitan Opera Guild
  • City University of New York (CUNY) Creative Arts Team
Higher Education Partnerships
  • Lehman College
  • Fordham University
Community Organization Partners
  • Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
  • Advancement via Individual Determination (AVID)
  • Montefiore Medical/Mental Health Services
  • College Summit
  • Mannes College The New School for Music
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