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#3229 of 4,742 schools in NY
Riverside Academy High School
High School · Buffalo City School District · Buffalo, NY
A Buffalo City School District high school where students score 39 points above what's typical for similar communities.
51 ONTARIO ST, Buffalo, NY 14207
- Math 77% proficient (2021)
- Reading 75% proficient (2021)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Riverside Academy High School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 76% across the 2-year record (2020–2021).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2020-2021) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2020-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 4 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Riverside Academy 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 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 74Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,549/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Buffalo), 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
$38,951
Median home value
$111,200
Median rent
$943/mo
College educated
18.6%
Homeownership
34%
Poverty rate
32.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14207; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mckinley Vocational High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 940 | Compare → |
| Charter School for Applied TechnologiesCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 2,312 | Compare → |
| Tapestry Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 1,126 | Compare → |
| Lafayette International SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 440 | 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.
Buffalo City School District
- Schools in district
- 61
- Rank in district
- #29 of 59
- District spending per student
- $30,022NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Riverside Academy High School is listed in BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riverside Academy High School
Riverside Academy High School is a public high school in Buffalo, NY, part of Buffalo City School District, serving approximately 333 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,229 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riverside Academy High School
What grades does Riverside Academy High School serve?
Riverside Academy High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Riverside Academy High School?
Riverside Academy High School has an enrollment of approximately 333 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Academy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Academy High School is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riverside Academy High School rank in NY?
Riverside Academy High School ranks #3,229 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Riverside Academy High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverside Academy High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverside Academy High School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021).
Is Riverside Academy High School a charter school?
No, Riverside Academy High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Riverside Academy High School a Title I school?
No, Riverside Academy High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverside Academy High School?
95.2% of students at Riverside Academy 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 333
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Erie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 94.9%
- Phone
- (716) 816-4530
- Area population (ZIP 14207)
- 25,731
- Area average commute
- 20.6 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 14207; 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, 2020-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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