Renaissance Charter School at Summit

What Renaissance Charter School at Summit does

Renaissance Charter School at Summit is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in Pre-K through 8th grade at a single campus located at 2001 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach, Florida. The school is governed by Renaissance Charter School, Inc. and operated as part of the Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) network, which provides curriculum, branding, and operational management services. The campus has a stated capacity of 1,145 students and offers a comprehensive K-8 academic program aligned to Florida Standards via the CSUSA "Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum," supplemented by add-on modules including Pre-K/VPK through Prodigy Early Learning, Flexible Kindergarten, the C-Flex hybrid learning model, before/after care, tutoring, middle school athletics, electives, and the Teen Trendsetters reading mentoring program supported by the Barbara Bush Foundation.

The school's technology stack is built entirely on third-party SaaS platforms rather than proprietary infrastructure. Core systems include PowerSchool for student information, Schoology for learning management, SchoolMint for online enrollment and lottery management, Class Dojo and TalkingPoints (with two-way translation) for family engagement, Microsoft Teams for collaboration, I-Ready as an adaptive learning/diagnostic platform, Clever for single sign-on, MySchoolBucks and e-Funds for Schools for meal and care payments, and FortifyFL for student safety reporting. No APIs, proprietary models, or in-house technology products are offered.

Revenue is generated primarily through per-pupil state funding tied to enrollment, supplemented by federal Title I funding, National School Lunch Program reimbursements, paid meal fees (Breakfast $1.85 / Lunch $3.20), and fees for before/after care. The school is tuition-free with no transportation services; families arrange carpool. Enrollment is managed through a public lottery during open enrollment (November 3 to December 5 for 2026-2027), with continuous applications accepted. Florida Department of Education assigned the school a "C" grade for 2024-25, consistent with C grades in the three prior years and a prior B grade in 2018-19.

Name

Renaissance Charter School at Summit

Legal name

Renaissance Charter School at Summit

Website

https://recssummit.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Renaissance Charter School at Summit is a tuition-free public K-8 charter school in West Palm Beach, Florida, serving up to 1,145 students under the Charter Schools USA network. It delivers Florida Standards-aligned curriculum with add-on programs including Pre-K/VPK, C-Flex hybrid learning, tutoring, and athletics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-8 Public Charter School Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter School Networks (Multi-Site) (EDAJACAC)

Keywords

• K-8 charter school
• Tuition-free public education
• Elementary middle school
• Pre-K and VPK programs
• Flexible hybrid learning

Headquarters

HQ city

West Palm Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Per-Pupil State Funding: As a public charter school, primary revenue comes from per-pupil state funding based on enrollment. Additional revenue includes federal Title I funding for qualifying programs and National School Lunch Program reimbursements.
2. Meal Service Revenue: School meal program generates revenue through paid breakfast ($1.85) and lunch ($3.20) fees, with reduced price options available. Federal reimbursements through National School Lunch Program supplement this revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Renaissance Charter School at Summit is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from Pre-K through 8th grade, delivering standards-aligned K-8 education on Florida Standards. The school's core offering includes full-time on-campus instruction as part of the Charter Schools USA network, supplemented by flexible learning options (C-Flex Traditional and Hybrid), Pre-K/VPK programs, before and after care, tutoring, middle school sports, and electives. The school uses PowerSchool, Schoology, SchoolMint, Class Dojo, I-Ready, and TalkingPoints to deliver instruction and engage families.

Product overview

Renaissance Charter School at Summit is a tuition-free public charter school offering a unified K-8 education program built on the CSUSA Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum aligned to Florida Standards. The core K-8 program is supplemented by multiple add-on modules including Pre-K/VPK (through Prodigy Early Learning partnership), Flexible Kindergarten, C-Flex hybrid learning options, Before/After Care, tutoring, Middle School Sports, elective specials (Art, Spanish, PE, SEL, Chorus), character education, and specialized programs like Teen Trendsetters reading mentoring. The school uses PowerSchool for student information management and offers parent engagement through platforms like TalkingPoints.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-8 Education Program Comprehensive tuition-free public charter school education for students in grades Pre-K through 8th grade, following Florida Standards with a Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum aligned to college and career readiness. Designed for families in the West Palm Beach area seeking school-choice options.
• Pre-K and VPK Program Preschool experience for children through Pre-K and VPK in partnership with Prodigy Early Learning, designed for Kindergarten success. Program inspired by Montessori, Piaget, Vygotsky, and Malaguzzi educational approaches with individualized learning and interdisciplinary projects, for Pre-K age children of prospective K-8 families.
• Flexible Kindergarten (C-Flex Kindergarten) Flexible learning option blending on-campus instruction with guided learning at home. Designed for younger five-year-olds including those with summer birthdays, offering gradual transition with flexible attendance patterns (half days, full days, or combination). For families seeking a customized kindergarten entry.
• C-Flex Education (Choice Flexibility) Flexible, hybrid education options for families providing options that support how children learn best. Includes C-Flex Traditional (on-campus full-time with self-paced coursework and live instruction) and C-Flex Hybrid (part-time on-campus with flexible off-campus scheduling). For families needing flexible scheduling beyond traditional public school.
• Before and After Care Program On-site before and after care for attending students. Before Care: 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. After Care: 3:45 pm to 6:00 pm for K-8. Includes daily homework time from 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm. For working families needing extended-day child care.
• Tutoring Program Saturday tutoring and after-school tutoring available for Reading (Monday and Thursday) and Math (Tuesday and Friday, for grades 3-8). Afterschool course recovery sessions also offered. For students needing academic support beyond regular instruction.
• Teen Trendsetters Reading Mentoring Reading mentoring program pairing struggling readers in grades 1-3 with teen mentors from middle and high school. Includes parent engagement with home library provision and Barbara Bush Foundation training for evidence-based strategies. For 1st through 3rd graders reading half a year or more behind grade level.
• Middle School Sports Competitive sports program for middle school students including flag football, kickball, soccer, basketball, cheer/step, and dance team across quarters 1-3. For middle school students seeking athletic competition and team activities.
• Clubs and Activities After-school programs including Cambridge, Community Partners, Dance (K-5, 6-8), Safety Patrol (Grade 5), Student Council (Grades 6-8), and Tutoring. For enrolled students seeking expanded extracurricular options.
• Electives Specials and elective courses including Elementary Art, Elementary Spanish, Elementary Social-Emotional Learning, Elementary Physical Education, Middle School Chorus, Middle School PE, and Middle School Art. For K-8 students enrolled in the program.
• Character Education Program Evidence-based character education integrated throughout classrooms daily using Responsive Classroom, Developmental Designs, and Restorative Justice approaches. For all K-8 students as part of the standard curriculum.
• Student Meal Program School meal program with paid breakfast priced at $1.85 (reduced: $0.30) and lunch priced at $3.20 (reduced: $0.40), with federal National School Lunch Program reimbursements supplementing revenue. Free and reduced meal applications available through My School Apps portal. For enrolled K-8 students.

Quantifiable outcome

• C school grade from Florida Department of Education (2024-25)

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• South Florida Science Center and AquariumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal science education partner providing field trip opportunities and educational outreach programs. Located near the school campus. Serves over 250,000 students, teachers, and visitors annually.
• Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal zoo partner offering educational programs and field trip experiences. AZA accredited institution housing over 700 animals and serving over 314,000 visitors annually.
• Barbara Bush FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides training and resources for the Teen Trendsetters reading mentoring program. Trains teen mentors and program advisors with evidence-based strategies and age-appropriate books.
• Prodigy Early LearningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPre-K program partner offering preschool experience inspired by Montessori, Piaget, Vygotsky, and Malaguzzi educational approaches. Provides hands-on learning aligned with kindergarten readiness goals.
• Charter Schools USAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParent company providing school management services, curriculum development, operational support, professional development, and branding. One of the nation's largest charter school management providers.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• South Florida Jewish Academy: A South Florida K-8 private education provider that competes with Renaissance at Summit for tuition-free versus private-school family choice in the same West Palm Beach corridor. Comparable as a regional K-8 competitor for family enrollment decisions, though operating on a private-school funding model.

Direct peers

• Renaissance Charter School at Tradition: Another sister Renaissance charter school within the CSUSA family serving K-8 students in Florida under identical governance and curriculum. Provides a directly comparable reference for enrollment scale, school grade trajectory, and programming mix.
• Renaissance Charter School at Cypress: A sister Renaissance charter school within the Charter Schools USA network, also serving K-8 in Florida under the same Renaissance Charter School, Inc. governance. Operationally the most direct analog, sharing CSUSA curriculum, brand, technology stack, and lottery-based enrollment model.
• Renaissance Charter School at Wellington: Sister Renaissance Charter school within the CSUSA network, also a tuition-free K-8 public charter in the Palm Beach County region. Closely comparable as a near-identical operating peer competing in the same South Florida charter market.

Broad incumbents

• Imagine Schools: National charter school management organization operating tuition-free public charter campuses, including K-8 sites in Florida. Comparable as a multi-state charter operator with shared revenue model (per-pupil public funding) and similar academic accountability.
• KIPP Florida Public Schools: Network of tuition-free public charter schools in Florida operating multiple K-8 campuses under a national KIPP brand. Comparable as a competing multi-site Florida charter network competing for the same per-pupil funded family demographic.
• Charter Schools USA: Parent management organization and one of the largest U.S. charter school management companies, operating the Renaissance network and dozens of other schools. Directly comparable because Renaissance at Summit's curriculum, branding, and operations flow through CSUSA, making it the defining reference for the school's operating model and competitive positioning.
• National Heritage Academies: Large for-profit charter school management company operating K-8 tuition-free public charter schools across multiple states. Comparable as a charter management operator at similar scale, sharing the per-pupil funding model and family-choice enrollment approach.
• Charter School Associates: Florida-focused charter school management organization operating multiple tuition-free public charter schools. Comparable as another Florida charter management provider competing for the same per-pupil state funding and family demographics.
• Academica: Florida-based charter school management organization operating many K-12 charter schools across the state. Comparable because Academica competes for the same Florida charter per-pupil funding pool and serves overlapping West Palm Beach / South Florida geographies.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/rcssummit
• Facebookfacebook.com/RCSSummit
• Instagraminstagram.com/explore/tags/charterschoolsusa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/renaissance-charter-school-at-summit

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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