[5] It was co-founded by several area figures, including the former Horace Mann Foundation executive director, Dr. Robert Gaudet.
Chester E. Finn Jr., Bruno V. Manno, and Gregg Vanourek, the authors of Charter Schools in Action: Renewing Public Education, argued that this was a "troublesome precedent".
The school administration and the company stated that the decline in test scores was not the reason for the termination of the relationship.
As of that year the school has individualized "learning assessments" for each student and places less emphasis on letter grades.
[16] As of 2017[update] the uniform is mandatory for students, and consists of polo shirts with the school logo, navy bottoms, and school-branded sweat suits.
[14] As of 2015[update] the school had about 915 students: 65% were black, 30% were Hispanic or Latino, 2% each were multiracial and White, and 1% were Asian.
The building includes a gymnasium, a dance studio, a playground, a combination auditorium and cafeteria, and additional athletic facilities.
[15] Its initial location was a 15-story,[6] office building,[3] within the Park Square area of Downtown Boston.
The State of Massachusetts helped Boston Renaissance get a $12 million loan so the building could get necessary repairs.
[7] In 2001 the school employed 14 teachers who specialized in physical education, Spanish, and various visual and performing arts.
Tess Mullen of the Harvard Political Review stated that the school's arts curriculum was "strong".
[1] Boston Renaissance Charter Public School: Mission, Programs, and Services for Student Development The Boston Renaissance Charter Public School (BRCPS) emphasizes fostering academic, social, and emotional growth in students while promoting their development as responsible and confident individuals.
The school’s mission revolves around nurturing character, citizenship, and confidence, alongside academic skills.
The school encourages family involvement through resources such as mental health support and comprehensive student services.