Riverhead Charter School

Serving 740 students in grades Kindergarten-10, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-10
  • Enrollment: 740 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : 30-34%
  • : 20-24%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Riverhead Charter School's student population of 740 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 89% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-10
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
740 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Riverhead Charter School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
(14-15)
30-34%
48%
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(14-15)
20-24%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Riverhead Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
69%
29%
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Black
19%
16%
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White
10%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NY.
0.48
This chart display the diversity score of Riverhead Charter School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Riverhead Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Riverhead Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Riverhead Charter School often compared to?
Riverhead Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riley Avenue School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
How many students attend Riverhead Charter School?
740 students attend Riverhead Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Riverhead Charter School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverhead Charter School?
Riverhead Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Riverhead Charter School offer ?
Riverhead Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-10 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Riverhead Charter School part of?
Riverhead Charter School is part of Riverhead Charter School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-10
  • Enrollment: 740 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : 30-34%
  • : 20-24%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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