Serving 2,453 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Riverside Preparatory ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 2,453 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riverside Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Riverside Preparatory's student population of 2,453 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 107 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
2,453 students
Total Classroom Teachers
107 teachers
School Motto
Educating ALL students to be successful adults
School Rankings
Riverside Preparatory ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverside Preparatory is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7746 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
63%
56%
Black
16%
5%
White
15%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverside Preparatory's ranking?
Riverside Preparatory is ranked #7746 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Riverside Preparatory?
The graduation rate of Riverside Preparatory is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Riverside Preparatory?
2,453 students attend Riverside Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Riverside Preparatory students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Riverside Preparatory?
Riverside Preparatory has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Riverside Preparatory offer ?
Riverside Preparatory offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Riverside Preparatory part of?
Riverside Preparatory is part of Riverside Preparatory School District.
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