Riverside Preparatory Middle College Academy (Closed 2010)

Riverside Preparatory Middle College Academy serves 157 students in grades 9-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
157 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Riverside Preparatory Middle College Academy by grade.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Riverside Preparatory Middle College Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Riverside Preparatory Middle College Academy and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
99%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Riverside Preparatory Middle College Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Riverside Preparatory Middle College Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.02
This chart displays the diversity score of Riverside Preparatory Middle College Academy and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
(11-12)
<50%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Riverside Preparatory Middle College Academy and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Riverside Preparatory Middle College Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Riverside Preparatory Middle College Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
School District Name
Detroit Public Schools Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of Riverside Preparatory Middle College Academy?
The graduation rate of Riverside Preparatory Middle College Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 82%.
How many students attend Riverside Preparatory Middle College Academy?
157 students attend Riverside Preparatory Middle College Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Riverside Preparatory Middle College Academy students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverside Preparatory Middle College Academy?
Riverside Preparatory Middle College Academy has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Riverside Preparatory Middle College Academy offer ?
Riverside Preparatory Middle College Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Riverside Preparatory Middle College Academy part of?
Riverside Preparatory Middle College Academy is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.

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