Riverside Academy IS

39 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Riverside Academy is an alternative learning center located in Cambridge, Minnesota, operating under the Isanti County School District (ISD 911). The school is designed to provide a flexible and supportive educational environment for students who may struggle in a traditional classroom setting. Its primary mission is to offer personalized academic pathways that help students overcome barriers to graduation, recover credits, and prepare for post-secondary success.

The academy emphasizes a small-group atmosphere, allowing for closer student-teacher relationships and individualized instruction tailored to unique learning needs. Beyond its academic curriculum, Riverside Academy focuses on fostering a positive school culture that prioritizes student engagement, social-emotional development, and vocational readiness. By providing a non-traditional approach to high school, the school serves as a vital resource for students seeking a customized path toward achieving their diploma and future career goals.

Total Students

0.2

Full-Time Teachers

229.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riverside Academy IS
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	1
Black	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

White
33 (84.6 %)
Two or More
3 (7.7 %)
Hispanic
1 (2.6 %)
Black
1 (2.6 %)
American Indian
1 (2.6 %)

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:	Yes
District:	CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST
Phone:	(763)552-6252
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	39
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	0.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	229.4
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	18
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 11 4

Grade 12 35