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#548 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 43% in state
Riverside Alternative High School
School · Office of Juvenile Justice · Bridge City, LA
An Office of Juvenile Justice school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3225 River Road, Bridge City, LA 70094
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Riverside Alternative High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 13 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 25% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Riverside Alternative High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,892/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,657
Median home value
$154,600
Median rent
$1,172/mo
College educated
13.9%
Homeownership
64%
Poverty rate
25.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70094; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lycee Francais De La Nouvelle-orleansCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 985 | Compare → |
| Ridgewood Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 138 | Compare → |
| The Willow SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.0 | K–12 | 3.2 mi | 2,120 | Compare → |
| Ursuline Academy High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 469 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Office of Juvenile Justice
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $86,011NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Riverside Alternative High School is listed in Office of Juvenile Justice; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riverside Alternative High School
Riverside Alternative High School is a public school in Bridge City, LA, part of Office of Juvenile Justice, serving approximately 31 students in grades 1st-12th with a 5.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #548 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riverside Alternative High School
What grades does Riverside Alternative High School serve?
Riverside Alternative High School serves students in grades 1st through 12th.
How many students attend Riverside Alternative High School?
Riverside Alternative High School has an enrollment of approximately 31 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Alternative High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Alternative High School is 5.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riverside Alternative High School rank in LA?
Riverside Alternative High School ranks #548 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Riverside Alternative High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverside Alternative High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Riverside Alternative High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverside Alternative High School has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Riverside Alternative High School a charter school?
No, Riverside Alternative High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Riverside Alternative High School a Title I school?
No, Riverside Alternative High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverside Alternative High School?
77.4% of students at Riverside Alternative High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 1st – 12th
- Enrollment
- 31
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson Parish
- Phone
- (504) 437-3050
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 70094)
- 32,031
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70094; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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