RIVERSIDE STEM ACADEMY
Riverside STEM Academy is a public high school that is part of the Riverside Unified school district, located in Riverside, CA with about 661 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 25 teachers, Riverside STEM Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Riverside STEM Academy (RSA), located in Riverside, California, is a specialized magnet school within the Riverside Unified School District that serves students in grades 6 through 12. The academy is intentionally designed to provide a rigorous, inquiry-based education with a primary focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. By integrating these disciplines across the curriculum, RSA aims to prepare students for the demands of high-tech career fields and advanced post-secondary education through hands-on learning, collaborative projects, and a commitment to critical thinking.
Beyond its academic core, the school is known for fostering a tight-knit community culture that emphasizes innovation and problem-solving. Because it is a school of choice, it attracts students who are eager to engage with specialized technology and scientific research. The academy maintains close ties with the local district and often leverages its location in Riverside to offer unique learning experiences, ensuring that students are not only mastering theoretical concepts but are also gaining the practical skills necessary to navigate and contribute to a rapidly evolving global workforce.
For more information, contact Riverside STEM Academy at (951) 788-7308 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Riverside, CA 92507-4864
(951) 788-7308
http://www.rusdlink.org/stem
RIVERSIDE STEM ACADEMY is a public school in Riverside, CA with about 661 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Riverside Unified
- Total Students:
- 661
- Teachers:
- 25.19
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 661 students
- White
- 37.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 26.9%
- Asian
- 21.2%
- Black or African American
- 7.1%
- Two or more races
- 5.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 44.0%
- Male
- 56.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.