At a glance
Reported students
45
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
5.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia high enrollment
8th percentile
Compared with 479 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
809
The Renaissance Center for Academic and Career Development: 45 reported students.
State peer staffing position
9th percentile
8.2:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 30
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5.49
- Student–teacher ratio
- 5.5:1
What the reported data says about The Renaissance Center for Academic and Career Development
The Renaissance Center for Academic and Career Development is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Thomasville. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Thomas County. NCES reports 45 students for 2024–25.
Among 479 high schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 1,075 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 8th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.2:1, below the Georgia median of 15.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (62.2%) and White (33.3%). Students served under IDEA represent 43.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking The Renaissance Center for Academic and Career Development
- 1How do the reported 8.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 5.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 43.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.33
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White33.3%
- Hispanic2.2%
- Black62.2%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Thomas County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Thomas County Academy
High · Grades 08–12
143 reported students
Thomas County Central High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,633 reported students
Hand In Hand Primary
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
712 reported students
Cross Creek Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–04
809 reported students
Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 01–02
811 reported students
Thomas County Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
1,665 reported students
Public schools near The Renaissance Center for Academic and Career Development
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas County Academy High · Thomas County | 08–12 | 143 | 0.1 mi |
| Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School Elementary · Thomas County | 01–02 | 811 | 0.4 mi |
| Cross Creek Elementary School Elementary · Thomas County | 03–04 | 809 | 0.6 mi |
| Thomas County Central High School High · Thomas County | 09–12 | 1,633 | 1.3 mi |
| Thomasville High School High · Thomasville City | 09–12 | 742 | 1.7 mi |
| T J Loftiss II Regional Youth Detention Center High · Department of Juvenile Justice | 05–12 | 11 | 4.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about The Renaissance Center for Academic and Career Development
What grades does The Renaissance Center for Academic and Career Development serve?
The Renaissance Center for Academic and Career Development reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Thomas County.
How many students attend The Renaissance Center for Academic and Career Development?
The Renaissance Center for Academic and Career Development reported 45 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 8th percentile among 479 Georgia high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 30 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at The Renaissance Center for Academic and Career Development?
The calculated ratio is 8.2:1, based on 45 students and 5.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Georgia median for the same school level is 15.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is The Renaissance Center for Academic and Career Development a public, charter, or magnet school?
The Renaissance Center for Academic and Career Development is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Thomas County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of The Renaissance Center for Academic and Career Development students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is The Renaissance Center for Academic and Career Development in?
The Renaissance Center for Academic and Career Development is part of Thomas County, based in Thomasville, GA, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near The Renaissance Center for Academic and Career Development?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Thomas County Academy (0.1 mi), Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School (0.4 mi), Cross Creek Elementary School (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.