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Riverside Academy High School
PublicHighGrades 9–12
51 Ontario St, Buffalo, NY 14207 · (716) 816-4530 · Part of Buffalo City School District
Students
285
Students per teacher
8:1
Free or reduced lunch
96%
Setting
City
Grades
9–12
What stands out about Riverside Academy High School
- School Grade A−: near the top of New York’s public schools
- Math proficiency 21 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 12 pts above the state
- Small classes: 8:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 11.5% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency77%
State average 56.1%
Reading / language arts74.5%
State average 62.6%
Location
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51 Ontario St, Buffalo
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 978
Grade 1083
Grade 1163
Grade 1261
Enrollment over time
322’20
335’21
294’22
333’23
285’24
Down 11.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 44%Hispanic 30%White 11%Asian 11%Two or more races 3%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.