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Riverside Academy High School

51 Ontario St
Buffalo, NY 14207
4/
10
Bottom 50%
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%
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Riverside Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">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)
Total Students
294 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#2664 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Riverside Academy High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Riverside Academy High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21-39%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Riverside Academy High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Riverside Academy High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
13%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Riverside Academy High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
28%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Riverside Academy High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
44%
16%
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White
10%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Riverside Academy High School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Riverside Academy High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Riverside Academy High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Riverside Academy High School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
70-74%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Riverside Academy High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 294 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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