Old Redford Academy High vs Renaissance High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Old Redford Academy High
Detroit · Charter high · Grades 9–12
451 students
Renaissance High School
Detroit · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,197 students
| Measure | Old Redford Academy High Detroit, Michigan | Renaissance High School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #588 of 591 | #235 of 591 |
| National rank | #16758 of 16,910 | #7789 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 451 | 1,197 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 1,197 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.5% | 64.4% |
| Students per teacher | 32.2 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 44% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Renaissance High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.3 vs 7.4).
- •Renaissance High School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 2.5%).
- •Renaissance High School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 17%).
- •Renaissance High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.4% vs 80.5%).
- •Renaissance High School does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 32.2).
- •Renaissance High School is the larger school with 1,197 students compared with 451.
- •Old Redford Academy High 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 Old Redford Academy High better than Renaissance High School?
On the Success Index (US), Renaissance High School ranks higher (52.3 vs 7.4 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 Old Redford Academy High and Renaissance High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Old Redford Academy High: 451. Renaissance High School: 1,197. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Old Redford Academy High and Renaissance High School rank in Michigan?
Old Redford Academy High is 588th of 591 and Renaissance High School is 235th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).