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Riverdale / Kingsbridge Academy (Middle School / High School 141) (RKA)

Riverdale / Kingsbridge Academy (Middle School / High School 141) (RKA)

Grades: 6-12
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Our Insights

What’s Special

Well-regarded neighborhood school; lots of sports and activities

The Downside

Some concerns about discipline

Riverdale-Kingsbridge Academy (RKA), serving grades 6 to 12, is a well-regarded neighborhood school. Nearly all students live in the surrounding community and most stay through high school. Students enjoy traditions such as homecoming pep rallies, field days and dances as well as a nice array of activities.

RKAs middle school has an honors track for high achievers and a strong arts program. Sixth-graders take a different arts class each semester, choosing among visual arts, vocal and band. They then choose one to concentrate in for 7th and 8th grade.

The high school offers Spanish and French plus a range of honors and Advanced Placement courses.

Attendance is strong and middle school state test scores exceed the citywide average. By 8th grade, roughly half of the students earn high school credit taking courses in algebra and earth science.

The college readiness rate among high school graduates exceeds the citywide average. Roughly half of the high school students take a college-level course.

There are some concerns about discipline, with thirty-eight percent of students reporting bullying or intimidation among peers, according to the 2019-20 NYC School Survey.

To promote a more supportive environment, the staff implemented a program that rewards students for positive behavior such as punctuality, respect, independence, determination and enthusiasm, according to the 2016-17 Comprehensive Educational Plan (CEP). As a result, suspensions have declined by 50 percent, the CEP says.

RKA ramped up its academic support by increasing the number of teachers available for tutoring outside of regular class time, according to the CEP.

The school fields both middle and high school sports teams and a wide array of free after-school activities run onsite by the Riverdale Community Center (RCC). Students may also participate in a teen theater program run by RCC.

(Laura Zingmond, web reports, August 2017).

 

 

 

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School Stats

Citywide Average Key
This school is Better Near Worse than the citywide average
Citywide Average Key
This school is Better Near Worse than the citywide average

Is this school safe and well-run?

From the 2022-2023 NYC School Survey

How many students say they feel safe in the hallways, bathrooms and locker rooms?
72%
81% Citywide Average
How many students think bullying happens most or all of the time at this school?
68%
52% Citywide Average
How many teachers say the principal is an effective manager?
91%
78% Citywide Average
How many teachers say they would recommend this school to other families?
89%
77% Citywide Average

From the 2019-20 NY State Report Card

How many students were suspended?
1%
1% Citywide Average

From this school's most recent Quality Review Report

Are teachers effective?

From 2023 End-of-year Attendance and Chronic Absenteeism Report

How many teachers have 3 or more years of experience teaching?
89%
79% Citywide Average
Years of principal experience at this school
16.2

How do students perform academically?

From the New York State 2022-2023 Assessment Database

How many middle school students scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
62%
42% Citywide Average
How many middle school students scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
59%
51% Citywide Average

From the 2022-23 School Quality Guide

How many 8th-graders earn high school credit?
97%
92% Citywide Average
How many students graduate in 4 years?
93%
91% Citywide Average

Who does this school serve?

From the 2022-23 Demographic Snapshot

Enrollment
1370
Asian
6%
Black
9%
Hispanic
60%
White
22%
Other
3%
Free or reduced priced lunch
55%
Students with disabilities
20%
English language learners
7%

From the 2022-23 School Quality Guide

Average daily attendance
92%
88% Citywide Average
How many students miss 18 or more days of school?
21%
39% Citywide Average

How does this school serve special populations?

From 2023 End-of-year Attendance and Chronic Absenteeism Report

How many students with disabilities graduate in 4 years?
88%
85% Citywide Average
How many English language learners graduate in 4 years?
73%
74% Citywide Average

From the New York State 2022-2023 Assessment Database

How many English language learners scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
8%
7% Citywide Average
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Programs & Admissions

From the 2024 High School Directory

RKA Humanities (X80A)

Admissions Method: Screened

Program Description:

Our Mission: The Riverdale Kingsbridge Academy is a community of learners embracing diversity and educating young minds to meet the challenges of their world today and tomorrow. We create an environment of academics, arts, athletics and activities that engages all students to learn and collaborate together so they can become creative, independent, critical thinkers who embody a life-long love of learning.

Offerings

From the 2024 High School Directory

Language Courses

Spanish

Advanced Courses

Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Psychology, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Studio Art - 3D, AP Studio Art - Drawing, AP United States History, Chemistry (Advanced Science), Physics (Advanced Science), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)

Boys PSAL teams

Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Wrestling

Girls PSAL teams

Basketball, Cross Country, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball

Coed PSAL teams

Golf

Read about admissions, academics, and more at this school on NYCDOE’s MySchools

NYC Department of Education: MySchools

Contact & Location

Location

660 WEST 237 STREET
BRONX NY 10463

Buses: Bx1, Bx10, Bx2, Bx20, Bx7, BxM1, BxM18, BxM2


Contact

Principal: Lori O Mara

Parent Coordinator: Julia Prince

Phone: 718-796-8516

Website

Other Details

Shared campus? No

This school is in its own building.

Uniforms required? No
Metal detectors? No

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