Riverside Academy

Cheatham County
104 Elizabeth Street
Ashland City, TN 37015
22 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Riverside Academy, located at 102 Elizabeth Street in Ashland City, Tennessee, serves as an alternative educational setting within the Cheatham County School District. The school is designed to provide a structured and supportive environment for students who may benefit from a non-traditional approach to learning. By offering smaller class sizes and specialized instruction, Riverside Academy aims to help students overcome academic or behavioral challenges, stay on track for graduation, and develop the necessary skills to succeed in their future endeavors.

The academy emphasizes a personalized educational experience, focusing on student accountability and social-emotional growth alongside standard academic requirements. By fostering close relationships between staff and students, the school strives to create a culture of encouragement that helps learners regain their confidence and academic footing. For families in the Ashland City area, Riverside Academy serves as a vital resource for students who require a more flexible or focused academic path than what is typically provided in a large, comprehensive high school setting.
22
Total Students
4.7
Full-Time Teachers
4.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    18 (81.8 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (18.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Cheatham County
Phone: (615)746-1424
Website: http://www.riversideccs.net/
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 22
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 4.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
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 2 1
Grade 8 6
Grade 9 3
Grade 10 6
Grade 11 3
Grade 12 3
Gender Ratio