Very Good
#907 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 28% in state
Riverside Academy West Campus
High School · Riverside Academy · Dearborn, MI
A charter high school in Dearborn, MI where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6409 SCHAEFER RD, Dearborn, MI 48126
- Math 11% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 26% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Riverside Academy West Campus score 19% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 12%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 19% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 31% (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 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Riverside Academy West Campus sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 76Very Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,308/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dearborn), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$42,353
Median home value
$200,600
Median rent
$1,222/mo
College educated
24.4%
Homeownership
57%
Poverty rate
35.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48126; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fordson High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 2,092 | Compare → |
| Advanced Technology AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,217 | Compare → |
| Ser Metro Youthbuild Learning AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 119 | Compare → |
| Al-furqan Quran AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–10 | 1.5 mi | 58 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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.
Riverside Academy
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $16,477NCES 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 Academy West Campus is listed in Riverside Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riverside Academy West Campus
Riverside Academy West Campus is a public high school in Dearborn, MI, part of Riverside Academy, serving approximately 437 students in grades 6th-12th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #907 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riverside Academy West Campus
What grades does Riverside Academy West Campus serve?
Riverside Academy West Campus serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Riverside Academy West Campus?
Riverside Academy West Campus has an enrollment of approximately 437 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Academy West Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Academy West Campus is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riverside Academy West Campus rank in MI?
Riverside Academy West Campus ranks #907 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Riverside Academy West Campus's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverside Academy West Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Academy West Campus?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverside Academy West Campus has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Riverside Academy West Campus a charter school?
Yes, Riverside Academy West Campus is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Riverside Academy West Campus a Title I school?
No, Riverside Academy West Campus is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverside Academy West Campus?
100.0% of students at Riverside Academy West Campus 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 437
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.8%
- Phone
- (313) 624-3600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48126)
- 52,075
- Area average commute
- 20 min
- Area median age
- 28.3
Official sources & links
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 48126; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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