Detroit Achievement Academy vs Renaissance High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 509 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Detroit Achievement Academy
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
352 students
Renaissance High School
Detroit · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,197 students
| Measure | Detroit Achievement Academy Detroit, Michigan | Renaissance High School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1432 of 1,581 | #235 of 591 |
| National rank | #47816 of 50,301 | #7789 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 352 | 1,197 |
| Enrollment | 352 | 1,197 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.4% | 64.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 44% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Renaissance High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.3 vs 14.6).
- •Renaissance High School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 17%).
- •Renaissance High School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 22%).
- •Renaissance High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.4% vs 84.4%).
- •Detroit Achievement Academy does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 20.3).
- •Renaissance High School is the larger school with 1,197 students compared with 352.
- •Detroit Achievement Academy is a charter school while Renaissance High School is a public 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 Detroit Achievement Academy better than Renaissance High School?
On the Success Index (US), Renaissance High School ranks higher (52.3 vs 14.6 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 Detroit Achievement Academy and Renaissance High School?
About 509 m in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Detroit Achievement Academy: 352. Renaissance High School: 1,197. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Detroit Achievement Academy and Renaissance High School rank in Michigan?
Detroit Achievement Academy is 1432nd of 1,581 and Renaissance High School is 235th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).