Serving 2,401 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Riverside Preparatory ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 2,401 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riverside Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Riverside Preparatory's student population of 2,401 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 114 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
2,401 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
114 teachers
School Motto
Educating ALL students to be successful adults
School Rankings
Riverside Preparatory ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverside Preparatory is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7746 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
62%
56%
Black
17%
5%
White
15%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverside Preparatory's ranking?
Riverside Preparatory is ranked #7746 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Riverside Preparatory?
The graduation rate of Riverside Preparatory is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Riverside Preparatory?
2,401 students attend Riverside Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Riverside Preparatory students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Riverside Preparatory?
Riverside Preparatory has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Riverside Preparatory offer ?
Riverside Preparatory offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Riverside Preparatory part of?
Riverside Preparatory is part of Riverside Preparatory School District.
School Reviews
2 6/1/2020
I have one child in middle school and one in high school. What I have noticed is the teachers do not care and do not teach them what they need to know. They go to the next grade not having the skill needed to learn new content, especially in Math and Reading Comprehension. It seems like most of the students are behind where they should be. I have noticed that the overall ranking of this school has drastically gone downhill and all the good teachers have left the school because of the way things are done at this school. Their sports and music department is minimal and they do not have very many electives to choose from. There are only 4 or 5 electives to choose from, none of which help in the real world like home economics or something of that nature. Overall, the students do not feel like the school cares about them at all.
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