Achievement vs. Growth: What It Means for Our School’s Success At American Renaissance School, we’re proud of our students’ achievements, but we’re even more proud of their growth! So, what’s the difference? While achievement measures how well students perform on a single test, growth looks at how much they’ve improved over time—whether they started below, at, or above grade level.

Growth tells a deeper story about the hard work and dedication of our students and teachers. It’s not just about where you end up, but how far you’ve come—and that’s what truly shows the success of a school! We’re thrilled to announce that ARS exceeded our growth projection and ranked in the Top 5 charter schools in North Carolina for the amount we surpassed it by! This is a testament to the incredible determination of our students and the unwavering commitment of our teachers.