Riverside Academy

www.dundeecommunityschools.org

56 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Riverside Academy is a public school located in Dundee, Michigan, operating under the umbrella of the Dundee Community Schools district. The academy is designed to offer an alternative educational pathway for students who may benefit from a more flexible, personalized, or non-traditional learning environment compared to a standard high school setting. By focusing on individualized instruction, the school aims to help students overcome academic hurdles, recover credits, and successfully work toward earning their high school diplomas.

The program emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where students can engage with curriculum at their own pace, often utilizing a mix of online coursework and direct teacher guidance. By prioritizing small class sizes and a structured, student-centered approach, Riverside Academy serves as a vital resource for the local community, ensuring that students who face unique challenges have the tools, guidance, and academic support necessary to achieve their educational goals and prepare for post-secondary opportunities.

Total Students

1.4

Full-Time Teachers

40.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riverside Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	55
Black	1

White
55 (98.2 %)
Black
1 (1.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Dundee Community Schools
Phone:	(734)529-3916
Website:	http://www.dundeecommunityschools.org
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	56
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	40.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	27
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 3

Grade 10 6

Grade 11 15

Grade 12 32