Home

School Info

Academics

About us

Donate

An Exceptional School for
Exceptional Learners

Exceptional School for
Exceptional Learners

Avg. Class Size: 10

T/S Ratio 1:4

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING

EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

EDUCATIONAL INNOVATION

School Info

Avg. Class Size: 10

T/S Ratio 1:4

San Jose, CA

7th-12th Grade

Adventures in Learning!

Renaissance Learner Academy a small, comprehensive high school that implements innovative academic and social learning models (SEL), applies brain research and learning theories in the classroom, and emphasizes exploratory educational experiences.

Renaissance Learner Academy a small high school that implements innovative academic and social learning models, applies brain research and learning theories in the classroom, and emphasizes exploratory educational experiences.

Explore More

Embracing Strength

The path to a rich and fulfilling life starts with one's strengths, passions, and interests. RLA staff are creative at tailoring the learning experience to each student's unique happy place.

Customized Support

Students learn to take charge of their learning by applying strategies for success. Benefit from academic, social, and emotional support to tackle challenges and nurture strengths.

Providing Community

Teamwork, cooperation, and community are essential for a happy life. At RLA, we invest in each other's success and well-being, learning and achieving more together while having fun.

Teamwork, cooperation and community are essential for a happy life. At RLA, we invest in each other's success and well-being, learning and achieving more together while having fun.

Achieving Independence

The final step is to become an independent, self-actualized learner who knows their strengths and challenges and has personal strategies to excel academically and socially.

A personal path
for every learner

A personal path for every learner

A personal path
for every learner

is RLA right for me?

Meet the Renaissance Learner Family

Meet the Renaissance

Learner Family

Meet the Renaissance Learner Family

Jay Dunlap

Jay M Dunlap is the Head of School, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, and a classroom teacher at Renaissance Learner Academy. Mr. Dunlap has dedicated his 30-year career to educating culturally and neurologically diverse students...

Click to See More

Larry Luna

Larry Luna has worked as a freelance illustrator for thirty years, creating all forms of advertising spanning from Silicon Valley to Hollywood. For the past fifteen years Larry grew fond of working with people that are unique thinkers and learners…

Click to See More

Learn more about our School's Origins here!

Learn more about our

School's Origins here!

Origins

Our Core Beliefs

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide an educational experience that is relevant, challenging and personalized for each learner. Our vision is to empower students to become independent, self-actualized learners by teaching them how they learn best.

Learn More

Interested? Give us a Call

Interested?

Give us a Call

Interested?

Give us a Call

Tell us your story, we want to know all about you and your young prospect. If we click, we'll invite you to tour the school and learn more about our program.

Contact Us

Nondiscrimination Policy

Renaissance Learner Academy and Learning Farm Educational Resources, Inc does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, age, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran. This nondiscrimination policy covers admission, employment, access, and participation in Learning Farm programs and activities.