Riverside Academy West Campus

Charter School 470 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Riverside Academy (West Campus) is a public charter school located in Dearborn, Michigan, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school operates under the mission of providing a rigorous academic environment that focuses on building strong foundations in core subjects while fostering character development. By maintaining a smaller campus setting, the school aims to provide a personalized educational experience that addresses the diverse needs of its student population within the Dearborn community.

The school emphasizes a structured learning environment that integrates traditional academics with technology and extracurricular opportunities. As part of its commitment to student success, Riverside Academy West prioritizes strong communication between home and school, encouraging parental involvement to support student achievement. With a focus on preparing students for high school and beyond, the institution strives to cultivate a safe, inclusive, and supportive culture where students are encouraged to reach their full academic and personal potential.

470

Total Students

21.6

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riverside Academy West Campus
Demographic	Student Count
White	441
Hispanic	5
Black	19
Asian	5

White
441 (93.8%)
Black
19 (4.0%)
Hispanic
5 (1.1%)
Asian
5 (1.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Riverside Academy
Phone:	(313)624-3600
Website:	http://west.riverside-academy.net
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	470
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	468
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 77

Grade 7 68

Grade 8 74

Grade 9 63

Grade 10 79

Grade 11 58

Grade 12 51