Enrollment
37
High
DISTRICT 790 · STATE 460
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ROCKFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 263003000905
River Valley Academy
350 N MAIN ST, ROCKFORD, MI 49341 · (616) 863-6324 · Kent County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL37 STUDENTS
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Not graded
Schools serving specialized populations are not graded, because state test results are not a fair comparison for them. How grades work
Student : Teacher
7.2:1
5 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.3:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
49%
18 students
DISTRICT 20% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 10 | 4 | 11% |
| Grade 11 | 5 | 14% |
| Grade 12 | 28 | 76% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Where River Valley Academy ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Kent County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 37 | #735 of 844 | #48 of 57 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
37
-21 (-36%) vs 2020
+9% since 2000-01, when it was 34
Student : Teacher
7.2:1
was 11.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 37 | 5.2 | 7.2:1 | 49% (18) |
| 2023-24 | 40 | 7.3 | 5.5:1 | 53% (21) |
| 2022-23 | 51 | 8.5 | 6.0:1 | 43% (22) |
| 2020-21 | 58 | 5 | 11.6:1 | 43% (25) |
| 2017-18 | 56 | 4 | 14.2:1 | 36% (20) |
| 2015-16 | 71 | 4 | 17.8:1 | 31% (22) |
| 2010-11 | 85 | 4 | 21.3:1 | 47% (40) |
| 2000-01 | 34 | N/A | N/A | 0% (0) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for River Valley Academy.
Since 2017-18: students down 34% (56 to 37); teachers up 30% (4 to 5.2).
About River Valley Academy
River Valley Academy is a small high school in ROCKFORD, Michigan, administered by Rockford Public Schools. Students in grades 9 through 12 attend the school, which enrolls 37 students. For comparison, high schools in Michigan average about 460 students.
Enrollment across the 15 schools in Rockford Public Schools totals 7,440 students.
River Valley Academy's enrollment is 81% White. The school is also 11% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, and 3% Black. That is higher than the 73% White share among all Kent County residents.
Its 5.2 full-time-equivalent teachers give the school a ratio of 7.2:1. This ratio sits 14.4 below the 21.6:1 average for high schools in Michigan. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is 49%. That tracks the 47% average for public schools in Kent County.
Among Kent County residents, the median household income is $82,631, 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. River Valley Academy is one of 239 public schools in the county.
The closest other public school is Parkside Elementary School, about 0.1 miles away. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
NCES describes the area around River Valley Academy as Suburb: Large, meaning in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
Enrollment at River Valley Academy declined 36% between 2020-21 and 2024-25, from 58 to 37 students. Its ratio of students to teachers was 11.6:1 in 2020-21, and 7.2:1 in 2024-25.
The River Valley Academy community page is open for posts about sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Kent County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
663,150
Census ACS
Median income
$82,631
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
41%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
239
97,253 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Rockford Public Schools
- Rockford High SchoolHigh · 1,750 students
- North Rockford Middle SchoolMiddle · 908 students
- East Rockford Middle SchoolMiddle · 788 students
- Rockford HS Freshman CenterHigh · 584 students
- Crestwood Elementary SchoolElementary · 469 students
- Edgerton Trails ElementaryElementary · 454 students
Other schools in ROCKFORD
- Rockford High SchoolHigh · 1,750 students
- North Rockford Middle SchoolMiddle · 908 students
- East Rockford Middle SchoolMiddle · 788 students
- Rockford HS Freshman CenterHigh · 584 students
- Crestwood Elementary SchoolElementary · 469 students
- Edgerton Trails ElementaryElementary · 454 students
Nearby schools
- Parkside Elementary School0.1 mi · 179
- Valley View Elementary School0.5 mi · 336
- North Rockford Middle School0.7 mi · 908
- Meadow Ridge Elementary School1.6 mi · 397
- Edgerton Trails Elementary2.1 mi · 454
- Rockford HS Freshman Center2.4 mi · 584
Frequently asked questions
About River Valley AcademyWhat is the total enrollment at River Valley Academy?
River Valley Academy enrolls approximately 37 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does River Valley Academy serve?
River Valley Academy serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many teachers does River Valley Academy have?
River Valley Academy employs 5 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.2:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at River Valley Academy?
At River Valley Academy, the student body is approximately 81% White, 11% Hispanic, 3% Black, 5% Two or more.
What district is River Valley Academy in?
River Valley Academy is part of Rockford Public Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.