Riverside Is serves 38 students in grades 9-12.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 38 students
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in MN)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riverside Is ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Riverside Is's student population of 38 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
38 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Riverside Is is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
10%
Black
2%
12%
White
87%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
18%
8%
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 Is?
The graduation rate of Riverside Is is 80%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Riverside Is?
38 students attend Riverside Is.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Riverside Is students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Riverside Is offer ?
Riverside Is offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Riverside Is part of?
Riverside Is is part of Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist School District.
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