John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy vs Renaissance High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
879 students
Renaissance High School
Detroit · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,197 students
| Measure | John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy Detroit, Michigan | Renaissance High School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1557 of 1,581 | #235 of 591 |
| National rank | #50002 of 50,301 | #7789 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 879 | 1,197 |
| Enrollment | 879 | 1,197 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.8% | 64.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 44% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Renaissance High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.3 vs 7.2).
- •Renaissance High School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 5%).
- •Renaissance High School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 12%).
- •Renaissance High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.4% vs 94.8%).
- •John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 20.3).
- •Renaissance High School is the larger school with 1,197 students compared with 879.
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 John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy better than Renaissance High School?
On the Success Index (US), Renaissance High School ranks higher (52.3 vs 7.2 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 John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy and Renaissance High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy: 879. Renaissance High School: 1,197. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy and Renaissance High School rank in Michigan?
John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy is 1557th of 1,581 and Renaissance High School is 235th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).