Michigan City High School vs Renaissance Academy Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 7.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Michigan City High School
Michigan City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,506 students
Renaissance Academy Charter School
LaPorte · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
244 students
| Measure | Michigan City High School Michigan City, Indiana | Renaissance Academy Charter School LaPorte, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #344 of 387 | #200 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #12959 of 16,910 | #12684 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,506 | 244 |
| Enrollment | 1,506 | 244 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.3% | 27.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 52% |
| city | Michigan City | LaPorte |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Renaissance Academy Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.1 vs 31.7).
- •Renaissance Academy Charter School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 20%).
- •Renaissance Academy Charter School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 49%).
- •Renaissance Academy Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.5% vs 68.3%).
- •Renaissance Academy Charter School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.0).
- •Michigan City High School is the larger school with 1,506 students compared with 244.
- •Michigan City High School is a public school while Renaissance Academy Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Michigan City High School better than Renaissance Academy Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Renaissance Academy Charter School ranks higher (68.1 vs 31.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Michigan City High School and Renaissance Academy Charter School?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Michigan City and LaPorte in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Michigan City High School: 1,506. Renaissance Academy Charter School: 244. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Michigan City High School and Renaissance Academy Charter School rank in Indiana?
Michigan City High School is 344th of 387 and Renaissance Academy Charter School is 200th of 1,053 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).