Riverside Alternative High School

53 Students

Other 1st - 12th

School Overview

Riverside Alternative High School, located on River Road in Bridge City, Louisiana, serves as a specialized educational facility within the Jefferson Parish Public School System. As an alternative setting, the school is designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment. Its primary mission is to provide academic recovery, behavioral support, and credit attainment opportunities for students who have struggled in conventional classroom settings, helping them stay on the path toward graduation.

The school focuses on creating a structured, supportive atmosphere that addresses the unique social, emotional, and academic needs of its diverse student body. By offering smaller class sizes and more individualized instruction, Riverside Alternative aims to re-engage students, improve attendance, and foster the personal accountability necessary for success. Ultimately, the school serves as a vital bridge for students, providing the resources and guidance required to help them overcome educational obstacles and prepare for their future endeavors.

Total Students

7.0

Full-Time Teachers

7.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riverside Alternative High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	1
Black	31
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

Black
31 (58.5 %)
White
18 (34.0 %)
Two or More
2 (3.8 %)
Hispanic
1 (1.9 %)
American Indian
1 (1.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Office of Juvenile Justice
Phone:	(504)437-3050
Grade Range:	1st - 12th
Total Students:	53
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	23
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 7 1

Grade 8 4

Grade 9 12

Grade 10 24

Grade 11 6

Grade 12 6