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 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 43% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
121 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2572 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
33%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
57%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)66.9%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
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 16:1.
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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