Riverside Academy I.s. serves 34 students in grades 9-12.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in MN)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Riverside Academy I.s.'s student population of 34 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
34 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
The diversity score of Riverside Academy I.s. is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
9%
12%
Black
6%
12%
White
70%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) ⚠ COVID-19 impacted29.4%
21.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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.?
34 students attend Riverside Academy I.s..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Riverside Academy I.s. students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
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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