River Valley Academy

www.rockfordschools.org

51 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

River Valley Academy is an alternative high school program operating under the umbrella of Rockford Public Schools in Rockford, Michigan. Designed to provide a flexible and supportive educational environment, the academy serves students who may benefit from a non-traditional setting compared to a large, comprehensive high school. By focusing on personalized learning paths, the school aims to help students who have faced challenges in traditional classrooms or who require a different approach to academic pacing to successfully earn their high school diplomas.

Located on North Main Street, the academy maintains the high standards associated with the Rockford Public Schools district while fostering a more intimate, focused atmosphere. The curriculum is tailored to meet state graduation requirements through smaller class sizes and individualized attention from staff, allowing students to overcome academic hurdles and build confidence. By emphasizing both academic achievement and personal responsibility, River Valley Academy serves as a vital resource for students looking to re-engage with their education and prepare for future success.

Total Students

8.5

Full-Time Teachers

6.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for River Valley Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	41
Hispanic	4
Black	1
Two or More	5

White
41 (80.4 %)
Two or More
5 (9.8 %)
Hispanic
4 (7.8 %)
Black
1 (2.0 %)

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:	Rockford Public Schools
Phone:	(616)863-6324
Website:	http://www.rockfordschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	51
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	15
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 10 5

Grade 11 15

Grade 12 31