Riverside Options serves 8 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 76%).
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
8 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥50%
76%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
25%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
38%
12%
Black
25%
12%
White
12%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)<50%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
36%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Riverside Options?
The graduation rate of Riverside Options is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 81%.
How many students attend Riverside Options?
8 students attend Riverside Options.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Riverside Options students are Hispanic, 25% of students are American Indian, 25% of students are Black, and 12% of students are White.
What grades does Riverside Options offer ?
Riverside Options offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Riverside Options part of?
Riverside Options is part of St. Paul Public School District.
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