Riverside Academy I.S. serves 39 students in grades 9-12.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in MN)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riverside Academy I.S. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Riverside Academy I.S.'s student population of 39 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
39 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Riverside Academy I.S. is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
2%
12%
White
85%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Riverside Academy I.S.?
The graduation rate of Riverside Academy I.S. is 80%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Riverside Academy I.S.?
39 students attend Riverside Academy I.S..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Riverside Academy I.S. students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Riverside Academy I.S. offer ?
Riverside Academy I.S. offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Riverside Academy I.S. part of?
Riverside Academy I.S. is part of Cambridge-Isanti Public School District.
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