Riverside Preparatory is an alternative public charter school located in Oro Grande, California, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 2,508 students. The school has a diverse student population, with a majority of Hispanic and African American students.
Riverside Preparatory stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with a 97.2% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the state average of 84.3%. The school also has a low dropout rate of 1.7%, much lower than the state average of 8.9%. While Riverside Preparatory's test scores are below the state averages, they are generally higher than the nearby alternative schools, such as Snowline Academy, Mojave River Academy - Marble City, and Mojave River Academy - Rockview Park. Additionally, Riverside Preparatory serves a high-need student population, with 80.82% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Compared to nearby schools, Riverside Preparatory has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 26.5%, which is lower than some alternative schools like Snowline Academy (34.1%) and High Desert Premier Academy (79.2%), but higher than others like Mojave River Academy - Marble City (9.1%) and Mojave River Academy - Oro Grande (6.9%). The school also has a student-teacher ratio of 23:1, which is lower than some nearby schools but higher than others. Overall, Riverside Preparatory appears to be providing a relatively stronger educational experience for its students compared to the local alternatives, despite serving a high-need population.
Riverside Preparatory ranks in the bottom 21.7% of California alternative schools.
Riverside Preparatory District
Students at Riverside Preparatory are 60% Hispanic, 18% African American, 15% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% American Indian, 1% Pacific Islander.
In the 2022-23 school year, 2,508 students attended Riverside Preparatory.