Riverside Preparatory serves 2,240 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 2,240 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
  • Math Proficiency
    : 22%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 38%
  • 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Riverside Preparatory's student population of 2,240 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 130 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
2,240 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
130 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Riverside Preparatory is 0.61, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
22%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
38%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Riverside Preparatory and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
57%
56%
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Black
18%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Riverside Preparatory and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
18%
22%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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Two or more races
4%
5%
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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 CA.
Diversity Score
0.61
This chart display the diversity score of Riverside Preparatory and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Riverside Preparatory and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Riverside Preparatory and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riverside Preparatory's ranking?

Riverside Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% 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 85%.

How many students attend Riverside Preparatory?

2,240 students attend Riverside Preparatory.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

57% of Riverside Preparatory students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 4% 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 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

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 Oro Grande School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Last day of School for Students
June 02, 2023 (Friday)

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.
- Posted by Parent - Juls

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 2,240 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • Math Proficiency
    : 22%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 38%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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