Serving 121 students in grades Kindergarten-8, River Heights Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11-19% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 43% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
River Heights Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
121 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2572 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
33%
18%
White
57%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
River Heights Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River Heights Academy's ranking?
River Heights Academy is ranked #2572 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend River Heights Academy?
121 students attend River Heights Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of River Heights Academy students are White, 33% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of River Heights Academy?
River Heights Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does River Heights Academy offer ?
River Heights Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is River Heights Academy part of?
River Heights Academy is part of River Heights Academy School District.
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