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Renaissance Academy year‑2 evaluation finds mixed outcomes; administration concurs and plans modifications
Summary
A year‑2 implementation evaluation of the Renaissance Academy alternative education program showed some gains in behavior and academics for subsets of students but highlighted attendance and post‑return challenges. Administrators accepted the recommendations and outlined next steps.
The Virginia Beach School Board on Tuesday received a year‑two implementation evaluation of Renaissance Academy, the division’s alternative education program, which serves middle and high school students who have struggled in comprehensive settings.
No formal vote was taken; the evaluation and the administration’s response were presented for information and will be returned to the board for action on Jan. 28.
Why it matters: Renaissance Academy is a sizable and resource‑intensive program. The evaluation examined enrollment patterns, student outcomes, staffing and programmatic supports. Board members pressed for clearer measures of long‑term outcomes and asked for further data on transitions back to home schools.
Major findings and administration response - Enrollment and demographics: In 2023–24, 774 students were enrolled at Renaissance Academy at some point (295 middle school; 479 high school). The student population was 60% male, 60% Black, 70% economically disadvantaged and 24% special education — all…
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