ReNEW Schools Charter Management Organization

What ReNEW Schools Charter Management Organization does

ReNEW Schools Charter Management Organization is a New Orleans, Louisiana-based non-profit charter school network that operates six PK-8 public charter schools under the Turnaround Model, transforming underperforming public schools into academically rigorous learning environments. The network comprises ReNEW Dolores T. Aaron Academy, ReNEW Schaumburg Elementary, ReNEW Laurel Elementary, ReNEW Moton Lakefront, ReNEW Early Childhood Center, and ReNEW Therapeutic Program. All six campuses earn tuition-free enrollment through the centralized NOLA Public Schools enrollment portal, and the network reports that all schools have achieved an "A" rating in Progress on Louisiana state assessments.

The organization delivers a standard PK-8 curriculum augmented by Active Learning (STEM), Arts & Music, Athletics, 21C Extended Day Programs, and Special Education Services, with the ReNEW Therapeutic Program delivered in partnership with EdisonLearning for students with complex socioemotional and behavioral needs. ReNEW's revenue mechanics are public-sector: per-pupil state funding is the primary stream, supplemented by Title I and Title II federal program funding and marginal tuition revenue from non-state-funded pre-kindergarten slots at the Early Childhood Center. Operational technology consists of "cutting-edge" classroom hardware and facilities; no proprietary platform, API, or AI product is disclosed.

ReNEW is led by CEO Tanya Bryant with a full C-suite (CAO, COO, CFO, Chief of Schools, Chief of Student Support Services, Chief Talent Officer, Chief of Staff) and a board chaired by Stephen Rosenthal. The organization has been recognized as a NOLA.com/Advocate Top Workplace for four consecutive years and operates entirely within a single metropolitan geography (New Orleans), with no disclosed expansion plans beyond the city.

Name

ReNEW Schools Charter Management Organization

Legal name

ReNEW Schools Charter Management Organization

Website

https://renewschools.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

ReNEW Schools is a New Orleans non-profit charter management organization operating six PK-8 public charter schools, transforming underperforming campuses through a Turnaround Model serving PK-8 students, with special education and therapeutic programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Charter K-8 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter School Networks (Multi-Site) (EDAJACAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Charter Special Education & Inclusive Programs (EDAJACAF)

Keywords

• Charter school education
• Public PK-8 schools
• Special education services
• School turnaround model
• Extended day programs

Headquarters

HQ city

New Orleans

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Per-Pupil Public Funding: ReNEW Schools operates as a public charter school network and receives public funding based on per-pupil enrollment. This is the primary revenue stream supporting school operations.
2. Title I and Title II Federal Funding: Schools participate in Title I and Title II federal programs, which provide additional funding for disadvantaged students and teacher professional development.
3. PK Tuition Revenue: ReNEW Early Childhood Center charges tuition for PK (pre-kindergarten) programs beyond the state-funded slots, generating supplementary revenue.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ReNEW Schools operates a network of six public, tuition-free PK-8 charter schools in New Orleans, transforming underperforming schools into academically rigorous learning environments through its Turnaround Model. Core educational offerings include Active Learning (STEM), Arts & Music, Athletics, 21C Extended Day programs, Special Education Services, and an early childhood program, supplemented by the ReNEW Therapeutic Program for students with complex socioemotional and behavioral needs. All students access cutting-edge classroom technology and state-of-the-art facilities within free, open-enrollment schools authorized through NOLA Public Schools.

Product overview

ReNEW Schools is a charter management organization operating a network of six PK-8 schools in New Orleans, Louisiana. The portfolio includes ReNEW Laurel Elementary, ReNEW Schaumburg Elementary, ReNEW Dolores T. Aaron Academy, ReNEW Moton Lakefront, ReNEW Early Childhood Program, and ReNEW Therapeutic Program. The organization transforms underperforming schools into academically rigorous environments, offering comprehensive educational programs including Active Learning (STEM), Arts & Music, Athletics, and 21C Extended Day Programs. Special Education Services and technology-enhanced learning are integrated across the network. ReNEW's schools are recognized for peak academic performance with all schools achieving an 'A' in Progress.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ReNEW Laurel Elementary Public charter elementary school providing PK-8 education at 820 Jackson Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70130, recognized as a top 10 open enrollment elementary school in New Orleans.
• ReNEW Schaumburg Elementary Public charter elementary school providing PK-8 education at 9501 Grant Street, New Orleans, LA 70127.
• ReNEW Dolores T. Aaron Academy Public charter academy providing PK-8 education at 10200 Curran Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70127, recognized as a top 10 open enrollment elementary school in New Orleans.
• ReNEW Moton Lakefront Public charter elementary school providing PK-8 education at 8550 Curran Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70127, recently welcomed into the ReNEW family of schools.
• ReNEW Early Childhood Program Early childhood education center providing play-based learning with direct instruction balance at 2503 Willow Street, New Orleans, LA 70113.
• ReNEW Therapeutic Program Special education program for students with complex socioemotional and behavioral needs, integrating therapeutic and educational services at 421 Burdette St., New Orleans, LA 70118, operated in partnership with EdisonLearning.
• Special Education Services Personalized special education services with individualized education plans (IEPs) tailored to the unique needs of each student with diverse learning needs, supported by the Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC).
• 21C Extended Day Programs After-school program offering additional academic support, enrichment activities, morning care, and after care in a safe, structured environment for enrolled ReNEW students.

Quantifiable outcome

• All ReNEW schools achieved an 'A' in Progress on state assessments — highest performance increases in PK-8
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated – Omicron Lambda Omega ChapterminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 September 2026ReNEW Schools collaborates with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority's Omicron Lambda Omega Chapter for the 14th Annual Healthy, Wealthy, & Wise Health Fair & Family Expo. This community event supports family engagement, health and wellness resources, financial literacy, and back-to-school supplies for ReNEW families and the broader New Orleans community.
• OneAmericaminorOthers · 1 January 2016OneAmerica serves as ReNEW Schools' 401(k) retirement plan provider. As of summer 2016, OneAmerica became the network's 401k provider, offering tiered employer match retirement benefits based on years of service.
• NOLA Public SchoolscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReNEW Schools operates as a charter school within the NOLA Public Schools system. Enrollment for all ReNEW schools is facilitated through the NOLA Public Schools centralized enrollment portal (enrollnolaps.com).
• United HealthcareminorOthersReNEW Schools partners with United Healthcare to provide employee benefits including medical plans (three top medical plans), employer-sponsored wellness incentives through the RALLY program, and Health Savings Account support for employees who select the Health Savings Medical Plan.
• EdisonLearningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe ReNEW Therapeutic Program is operated in partnership with EdisonLearning, providing integrated therapeutic and educational services for students with complex socioemotional and behavioral needs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• InspireNOLA Charter Schools: InspireNOLA is a New Orleans-based charter management organization operating multiple schools serving similar grade bands and student populations, competing with ReNEW for the same per-pupil enrollment pool.
• Crescent City Schools: Crescent City Schools operates a New Orleans charter network with similar grade-level offerings and per-pupil funding mechanics, making it a directly comparable operator competing for the same families.
• Algiers Charter Schools Association (ACSA): ACSA operates a multi-site charter network in New Orleans serving PK-8 students under the same NOLA Public Schools authorization and per-pupil funding structure as ReNEW.
• ColEx Schools (College Excellence): ColEx Schools operates charter schools in New Orleans with a college-prep focus for similar grade bands, funded through the same per-pupil public mechanism and competing in the same enrollment marketplace.
• KIPP New Orleans Schools: KIPP New Orleans is a charter management organization operating multiple schools in New Orleans serving a similar PK-8 / K-12 student population through public per-pupil funding, making it the closest direct peer to ReNEW in both geography and operating model.
• Bricolage Academy: Bricolage Academy is a New Orleans charter network serving PK-8 students with comparable programming (arts integration, STEM) and operating under the same per-pupil public funding framework as ReNEW.
• FirstLine Schools: FirstLine Schools is a New Orleans CMO operating PK-8 schools with a turnaround orientation similar to ReNEW, drawing from the same per-pupil public funding model and centralized enrollment system.
• New Orleans College Prep (NOCP): NOCP is a New Orleans-based charter management organization operating multiple campuses serving similar grade levels and student populations, directly competing for per-pupil enrollment.

Others

• EdisonLearning: EdisonLearning is ReNEW's strategic operating partner for the ReNEW Therapeutic Program, providing integrated therapeutic and educational services. It is adjacent as an enabling service provider rather than a direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• IDEA Public Schools: IDEA Public Schools is a large national charter management organization with comparable school turnaround and college-prep orientation, providing a benchmark for CMO scale, governance, and multi-state expansion strategy relevant to ReNEW's growth trajectory.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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