Serving 294 students in grades 9-12, Riverside Academy High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 294 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riverside Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Riverside Academy High School's student population of 294 students has grown by 68% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 161% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
294 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Riverside Academy High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverside Academy High School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2664 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
13%
10%
Hispanic
28%
29%
Black
44%
16%
White
10%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
53%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverside Academy High School's ranking?
Riverside Academy High School is ranked #2664 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Riverside Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Riverside Academy High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Riverside Academy High School?
294 students attend Riverside Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Riverside Academy High School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 10% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverside Academy High School?
Riverside Academy High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Riverside Academy High School offer ?
Riverside Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Riverside Academy High School part of?
Riverside Academy High School is part of Buffalo City School District.
In what neighborhood is Riverside Academy High School located?
Riverside Academy High School is located in the Riverside neighborhood of Buffalo, NY. There are 1 other public schools located in Riverside.
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