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School Comparison

Excelsior Classical Academy CFA
vs.
Riverside High

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Excelsior Classical Academy CFA
Riverside High
  • Riverside High reported a higher chronically absent students than Excelsior Classical Academy CFA (813 vs. 184).
  • Riverside High reported a higher sat/act participation than Excelsior Classical Academy CFA (401 vs. 0).
  • Riverside High reported a higher ap enrollment than Excelsior Classical Academy CFA (357 vs. 17).
  • Source Data Limit: 9 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 4 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Riverside High reported a higher chronically absent students than Excelsior Classical Academy CFA (813 vs. 184).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Riverside High reported a higher sat/act participation than Excelsior Classical Academy CFA (401 vs. 0).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Riverside High reported a higher in-school suspensions than Excelsior Classical Academy CFA (177 vs. 6).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Excelsior Classical Academy CFA reported a higher students per counselor than Riverside High (229.5:1 vs. 219:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

12 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Riverside High

4 metrics were reported by Riverside High. Comparable data for Excelsior Classical Academy CFA is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
82%
Graduating cohort
450
Dual enrollment
19
Gifted & talented
371

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Excelsior Classical Academy CFA
$9,184.4
Riverside High
$15,239.22
Local revenue share
Excelsior Classical Academy CFA
39.3%
Riverside High
37.2%
State revenue share
Excelsior Classical Academy CFA
55.6%
Riverside High
45.8%
Federal revenue share
Excelsior Classical Academy CFA
5.1%
Riverside High
17%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Excelsior Classical Academy CFA
18.6%
Riverside High
40.7%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Durham County
$79,501
Durham County
$79,501
Poverty rate
Durham County
12%
Durham County
12%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Durham County
53.5%
Durham County
53.5%
Unemployment rate
Durham County
3.2%
Durham County
3.2%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.