The International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme provides a unique learning education. Students around the world, and at Renaissance High School IB alike, expect to experience:

• Independent thinking and self-driven learning models.

• Better preparedness and academic understanding that attracts some of the world’s highest-ranking universities.

• Developing an understanding and proficiency in a second language.

• The opportunity and ability to engage with peers and mentors in an ever-changing world with strong academic, social, and emotional characteristics.

• Higher first-year retention and better success in college/at university, according to this research report published by a professor at the University of Wisconsin in January 2015.

Renaissance High School offers two IB programs. The IB Diploma Programme and the IB Career-related Programme

Renaissance High School IB students are part of an impressive global educational network

• 3,177 schools worldwide offered the IB Diploma Programme in 2024.

• 121,912 students worldwide were IB diploma candidates in 2024.

• 282 schools worldwide offered the IB Career-Related Programme in 2024.

• 8,066 students worldwide were IB Career-Related Programme candidates in 2024.

Renaissance High School IB students consistently exceed the Global Diploma Programme pass rate  

• 88% of Renaissance High School IB Class of 2024 diploma programme candidates earned the IB Diploma.

• 94% of Renaissance High School IB diploma programme candidates from 2017-2024 earned the IB Diploma.

• 100% of Renaissance High School IB Class of 2024 career-Related programme candidates earned the IB Certificate.

• 94% of Renaissance High School IB career-related programme candidates from 2018-2024 earned the IB Diploma.

• 80% of May 2043 diploma programme candidates worldwide earned the IB diploma.

• 75% of May 2024 Career-Related programme candidates worldwide earned the IBCP Certificate.

Our graduates leave Renaissance High School IB prepared academically and ready to engage with their teachers and classmates in college, which is one of the most important factors in college retention.

Want more of an insider view on how Renaissance High School IB ’s International Baccalaureate Programme has prepared students to go above and beyond after graduation? See our Alumni Testimonials page.

Renaissance High School IB students exceed Idaho and national average scores on the ACT and SAT as well.

IB Students graduate from college sooner than the average population

• 39% of all enrolled students graduate from 4 year institutions in 4 years.

• 84% of IB diploma holders graduate from college in 4 years.

 Link to IB 10 Reasons Poster