RENAISSANCE ELEMENTARY CHARTER SCHOOL (RECS) PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION, INC.

What RENAISSANCE ELEMENTARY CHARTER SCHOOL (RECS) PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION, INC. does

Renaissance Charter School at Doral is a tuition-free public charter school operating two campuses in Doral and Miami, Florida: an elementary campus at 10651 NW 19 St. serving grades K-5, and a middle/high campus at 8360 NW 33rd St. serving grades 7-10 with documented capacity of 1,410 students. The school is governed by Renaissance Charter School, Inc. (a Florida corporation) under the strategic operating partnership of Charter Schools USA (CSUSA), and is supported by a separate Parent Teacher Organization entity (RECS PTO, Inc.). The school's product set centers on the CSUSA Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum framework aligned to Florida Standards, delivered through PowerSchool (SIS), Schoology (LMS), and Clever (SSO), with TalkingPoints for translated parent communication, SchoolMint for enrollment and lottery, and My School Bucks for fee and meal payments. Extended offerings include the Knights Academic Track (AICE Diploma, Honors, and Standard lanes starting in 6th grade), the C-Flex Education Program (Traditional on-campus full-time and Hybrid part-time flexible scheduling with adaptive self-paced coursework), and a broad extracurricular slate of 10+ clubs and sports, 7 electives, World Languages, athletics, and a 75-hour community service graduation requirement.

The business model is funded primarily by per-pupil allocations from Florida state and federal sources (subscription/recurring), supplemented by ancillary recurring revenue streams: an After School Care Program ($180-$400 per month depending on number of students, plus a $30 per-student one-time registration fee, operating 3:00-6:00 PM Monday-Friday), National School Lunch Program participation providing breakfast ($1.90) and lunch ($3.35) with reduced-price tiers, and a free/reduced meal application pathway. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via open enrollment, with applications processed through SchoolMint and admission by random lottery when applications exceed capacity; the school also runs continuous enrollment through the end of the school year with waitlist placement, school tours by appointment, and information sessions. Marketing reaches families through the recscharter.org web properties, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram channels, and the CSUSA network.

The school holds an A+ rating from the Florida Department of Education for 2024-2025 and prior years, is a Florida School of Excellence (2023-2024), a National Blue Ribbon School, a Cognia (formerly AdvanceED) accredited institution, and was named a 2026 Best Elementary School by U.S. News & World Report. Governance rests with a Board of Directors chaired by Ken Haiko, with Thomas Wheeler (Vice Chairman and Secretary), Paul Sallarulo (Treasurer), and directors Dennis Clark, Patricia Smith, and Matthew Ohlson.

Name

RENAISSANCE ELEMENTARY CHARTER SCHOOL (RECS) PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION, INC.

Legal name

Renaissance Charter School, Inc.

Website

https://recscharter.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Renaissance Charter School at Doral is a tuition-free public charter school operating two Florida campuses (K-5 elementary and 7-10 middle/high, capacity ~1,410) under Charter Schools USA, funded by per-pupil state allocations and serving Doral/Miami-Dade families with college-preparatory curriculum, C-Flex hybrid learning, and broad extracurricular programming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Charter School Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Independent Charter Schools (Single-Site) (EDAJACAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Charter College-Prep & Advanced Academics Schools (EDAJACAJ)

Keywords

• Public charter education
• K-12 schooling services
• Elementary education programs
• Tuition-free schooling
• Parent teacher organization

Headquarters

HQ city

Doral

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a public charter school, RECS receives per-pupil funding from Florida state and federal government based on enrollment. This is the primary revenue source supporting educational operations.
2. After School Care Program: Aftercare services for students with monthly fees: $180 for one student, $310 for two students, $400 for three students, plus $30 one-time registration fee per student. Operates 3:00-6:00 PM Monday-Friday.
3. Meal Services: Breakfast and lunch served daily. Breakfast costs $1.90, lunch costs $3.35. Reduced breakfast $0.30, reduced lunch $0.40. Payments processed through My School Bucks platform.
4. National School Lunch Program: Participation in federal NSLP enables free or reduced pricing for eligible students based on household income guidelines.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Renaissance Elementary Charter School Parent Teacher Organization (RECS PTO) supports a tuition-free public charter school serving grades K-5 (elementary campus) and grades 7-10 (middle/high campus) in Doral, Florida. The school provides standards-aligned academic instruction, after-school care, enrichment activities, athletics, school meals, and flexible learning options (C-Flex), all operated under the Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) educational framework.

Product overview

Renaissance Charter School is a tuition-free public charter school network serving grades K-10 in Doral, Florida, as part of the Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) family. The school consists of two campuses: an elementary school (K-5) and a middle/high school (7-10). Educational offerings include core academic programs enhanced by the Knights Academic Track (accelerated math/science pathway), C-Flex Education (flexible hybrid learning options), World Languages, and comprehensive electives. The school provides extended care through after school programs, and enrichment through diverse clubs and athletics. The CSUSA Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum framework ensures mastery of Florida Standards with personalized learning plans for each student.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Renaissance Elementary Charter School (Grades K-5) Tuition-free public charter school serving grades K-5, providing elementary education with focus on academics, citizenship, and life skills development. For families seeking a high-performing public charter school option in the Doral, Florida area.
• Renaissance Charter Middle & High School (Grades 7-10) A-rated tuition-free public charter school serving grades 7-10, offering college and career readiness curriculum with Knights Academic Track pathways including AICE Diploma Lane, Honors Lane, and Standard Lane options.
• C-Flex Education Program Flexible hybrid learning options including C-Flex Traditional (on-campus full-time with self-paced coursework through adaptive technology) and C-Flex Hybrid (part-time on-campus with flexible off-campus scheduling). Combines self-paced coursework with live classroom instruction delivered by CSUSA teachers.
• RECS After Care Program After school care program operating Monday-Friday 3:00-6:00 PM with homework support, recess, and snacks for elementary students. Monthly fees: $180 (1 student), $310 (2 students), $400 (3 students), plus $30 one-time registration fee per student.
• RECS Enrichment Program After school enrichment activities for elementary students beyond regular school hours.
• School Meals Service National School Lunch Program offering daily breakfast ($1.90) and lunch ($3.35) with reduced pricing available ($0.30 breakfast, $0.40 lunch). Free meals available for eligible students through the federal NSLP program.
• Knights Academic Track Accelerated math and science pathway starting in 6th grade, offering AICE Diploma Lane, Honors Lane, and Standard Lane options for high school students.
• Athletics Program Extracurricular sports including volleyball, basketball, soccer, and flag football for middle and high school students with FHSAA eligibility requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• A+ School Rating for 2024-2025 school year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Charter Schools USA (CSUSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSUSA is one of the nation's largest providers of charter school management services. RECS is a member of the CSUSA network which provides the Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum framework, operational support, and educational model. The partnership enables shared resources, curriculum alignment, and administrative efficiencies across the network.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Miami-Dade County Public Schools: Traditional public school district that serves as the broad incumbent competitor in the same geography. RECS draws enrollment directly from families who would otherwise attend district schools, making the district the primary alternative for the same families.

Direct peers

• National Heritage Academies: Charter school management organization operating public charter schools across multiple states. Comparable to RECS as a charter management organization providing curriculum, training, and operational support to member schools.
• BASIS Charter Schools: National charter school network recognized for top-tier academic outcomes and high parental demand. Comparable to RECS as a high-achieving public charter consistently ranked among the best schools in its state.
• KIPP Public Schools: National nonprofit network of public charter schools serving K-12 students with a college-preparatory mission. Comparable to RECS in charter school model, public funding, college-readiness focus, and use of extended-day programs.
• Success Academy Charter Schools: Large charter school network operating tuition-free public schools with rigorous academics and high performance rankings. Comparable to RECS in charter model, academic excellence, and lottery-based enrollment.
• Pinecrest Academy Charter Schools: Tuition-free public charter school network in South Florida with campuses serving elementary through high school. Comparable to RECS in tuition-free model, college-prep curriculum, and Miami-Dade operating geography.
• Mater Academy Charter Schools: Operates a network of tuition-free public charter schools across South Florida, including elementary and high school campuses. Highly comparable to RECS in mission, funding model, and student demographics within the same regional market.
• Archimedean Academy: Public charter school in Miami-Dade County offering rigorous classical and college-prep curriculum. Comparable to RECS as a high-performing single-network charter school competing for the same affluent, college-prep-oriented families in the same region.
• Somerset Academy (Academica): Florida-based charter school network offering K-12 college-preparatory education with Cambridge/AICE and other advanced academic tracks. Directly comparable to RECS in curriculum philosophy, governance structure, and target families.

Others

• Charter Schools USA: Parent organization and charter management company that operates the RECS network. Included as the strategic operating partner rather than a competitor; useful for benchmarking the broader network's economics and expansion.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/renaissancecha5
• Facebookfacebook.com/RenaissanceElementaryCharter
• Instagraminstagram.com/rcsdoral
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/renaissance-elementary-charter-school-recs-parent-teacher-organization-inc.

Compliance5 records

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Investors

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