Serving 121 students in grades Kindergarten-8, River Heights Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 121 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
River Heights Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
River Heights Academy's student population of 121 students has declined by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
121 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
River Heights Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Heights Academy is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2756 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
33%
18%
White
57%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River Heights Academy's ranking?
River Heights Academy is ranked #2756 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are River Heights Academy often compared to?
River Heights Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Star International Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend River Heights Academy?
121 students attend River Heights Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of River Heights Academy students are White, 33% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Heights Academy?
River Heights Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does River Heights Academy offer ?
River Heights Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is River Heights Academy part of?
River Heights Academy is part of River Heights Academy School District.
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