Riverside Academy I.s. serves 42 students in grades 9-12.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in MN)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riverside Academy I.s. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Riverside Academy I.s.'s student population of 42 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
42 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
The diversity score of Riverside Academy I.s. is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
5%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
2%
12%
White
86%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Riverside Academy I.s.?
The graduation rate of Riverside Academy I.s. is 80%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Riverside Academy I.s.?
42 students attend Riverside Academy I.s..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Riverside Academy I.s. students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Riverside Academy I.s. offer ?
Riverside Academy I.s. offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Riverside Academy I.s. part of?
Riverside Academy I.s. is part of Cambridge-Isanti Public School District.
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