Riverside Academy High School

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Riverside Academy High School is a public high school in Buffalo, New York, serving 294 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Buffalo City School District, which is ranked 812 out of 866 districts in New York and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Riverside Academy faces significant challenges compared to other schools in the district. The student population is predominantly minority, with 43.54% African American, 27.89% Hispanic, and only 9.86% White students. Academically, the school's proficiency rates on Regents exams are well below the district and state averages, with less than 20% of students proficient in subjects like Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, and Earth Science. The school's four-year graduation rate is just 55.2%, lower than the district's 61.6%, and its dropout rate of 13.4% is higher than the district's 14.7%. Additionally, Riverside Academy has an extremely high chronic absenteeism rate of 82.8%, compared to the district's 85.4%.

When comparing Riverside Academy to other nearby schools in the Buffalo City School District, it is clear that the school is one of the lowest-performing. For example, Middle Early College High School has significantly higher proficiency rates, a higher graduation rate, and a lower chronic absenteeism rate. The high percentage of Riverside Academy students (91.84%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch suggests that socioeconomic factors likely contribute to the school's challenges, despite its relatively high per-student spending of $23,398 compared to the district's average of $14,913.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 51 Ontario St
       Buffalo, NY  14207


(716) 816-4530

District: Buffalo City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1220th of 1,228 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,398 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  8.5 Help
Number of students:  294

Racial breakdown:

African American:
43.5%
Hispanic:
27.9%
Asian:
13.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.8% Help


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Compare Details Riverside Academy High School ranks worse than 99.3% of high schools in New York. It also ranks 18th among 20 ranked high schools in the Buffalo City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 1.95. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Riverside Academy High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Riverside Academy High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (43.5%), Hispanic (27.9%), Asian (13.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 91.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Riverside Academy High School is 8.5, which is the 9th best among 20 high schools in the Buffalo City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Riverside Academy High School employs 34.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverside Academy High School is $23,398, which is the 5th highest among 20 high schools in the Buffalo City School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Riverside Academy High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverside Academy High School 1220th of 1228 New York public high schools. (See Riverside Academy High School in the ranking list.)

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Buffalo City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Buffalo City School District 812th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Riverside Academy High School

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Rank History for all students at Riverside Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 5.16 1136th 1190 4.5%
2023 1.95 1220th 1228 0.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Riverside Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 22.45 494th 565 12.6%
2022 21.54 438th 481 8.9%
2023 24.40 507th 583 13.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Riverside Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 9.09 1106th 1132 2.3%
2022 10.68 1009th 1038 2.8%
2023 8.80 1112th 1130 1.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Riverside Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 4.49 1142nd 1179 3.1%
2022 3.57 1085th 1101 1.5%
2023 2.06 1152nd 1155 0.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Riverside Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 3.19 1174th 1193 1.6%
2022 5.95 1102nd 1155 4.6%
2023 2.58 1185th 1197 1.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Riverside Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 3.26 1164th 1190 2.2%
2022 4.53 1113th 1154 3.6%
2023 2.45 1182nd 1191 0.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Riverside Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 6.28 369th 386 4.4%
2023 0.47 424th 424 0.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Riverside Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 10.28 658th 686 4.1%
2022 8.74 579th 593 2.4%
2023 3.41 668th 671 0.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Riverside Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 5.01 799th 815 2.0%
2022 6.98 739th 760 2.8%
2023 4.11 846th 851 0.6%
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Rank History for White students at Riverside Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 3.00 776th 793 2.1%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Riverside Academy High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2018 11 41 8 32 2 0 3 0 97
2019 23 70 16 60 2 0 4 0 175
2020 29 99 24 73 4 0 10 0 239
2021 38 140 34 91 5 0 14 0 322
2022 38 144 40 93 4 0 16 0 335
2023 29 128 39 82 3 0 13 0 294

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Riverside Academy High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 97 1.0 97.0 80.4
2019 175 13.0 13.4 86.3
2020 239 35.0 6.8 90.8
2021 322 35.8 8.9 88.2
2022 335 39.5 8.4 86
2023 294 34.4 8.5 91.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Riverside Academy High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 97 1.0 97.0 80.4
2019 175 13.0 13.4 86.3
2020 239 35.0 6.8 90.8
2021 322 35.8 8.9 88.2
2022 335 39.5 8.4 86
2023 294 34.4 8.5 91.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201889.8%0.0%0.0%92.9%96.9%96.9%96.9%94.9%96.9%94.9%
201993.2%0.0%0.1%98.9%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%97.7%
2020100.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Riverside Academy High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,841 (11.1%) $14,786 (88.9%) $16,627
2020 $2,129 (10.6%) $17,937 (89.4%) $20,066
2021 $1,931 (9.5%) $18,358 (90.5%) $20,289
2022 $772 (4.1%) $17,966 (95.9%) $18,738
2023 $2,614 (11.2%) $20,785 (88.8%) $23,398

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Riverside Academy High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Riverside Academy High School)40.716.3
 24.5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Buffalo City School District)55.145.5
 9.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Geometry (Riverside Academy High School)18.50
 18.5%
   End of Course Geometry (Buffalo City School District)45.727.7
 18%
   End of Course Geometry (New York)70.153.2
 17%
End of Course Earth Science (Riverside Academy High School)9.416.2
 6.8%
   End of Course Earth Science (Buffalo City School District)34.933.7
 1.2%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%
End of Course Global History and Geography (Riverside Academy High School)32.919.8
 13.1%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (Buffalo City School District)61.549.9
 11.7%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (New York)78.873.6
 5.2%
End of Course Living Environment (Riverside Academy High School)29.814.6
 15.1%
   End of Course Living Environment (Buffalo City School District)46.139.3
 6.8%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students175294
 68%
African American70128
 82.9%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian1639
 143.8%
Hispanic6082
 36.7%
Pacific Islander00
White2329
 26.1%
Two or More Races413
 225%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86.3%91.8%
 5.6%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 294 students attended Riverside Academy High School.

Riverside Academy High School ranks in the bottom 0.7% of New York high schools.

Students at Riverside Academy High School are 44% African American, 28% Hispanic, 13% Asian, 10% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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