Original Research by School Decision on Riverside Preparatory District
Riverside Preparatory District is a charter district serving students from kindergarten through grade twelve in San Bernardino County. The enrollment is small to mid-sized, with a student body that is predominantly Hispanic, with substantial representation of Black students, and smaller populations of White, Asian, and other students. Racial and ethnic diversity is a defining feature of the school population.
The district does not currently have publicly reported state assessment data or a published graduation rate, so prospective families cannot yet evaluate how students perform on California's standardized tests or what proportion of high school students complete their degrees on time. Testing data may be forthcoming; the absence here reflects what the district has made public rather than a statement about performance itself. Similarly, free-and-reduced-price-lunch eligibility data and counts of students receiving special education or English-learner services are not available in public records, making it difficult for families to gauge the economic or academic-support profile of the school population without contacting the district directly.
Among San Bernardino County's districts, Riverside Preparatory's chronic absenteeism rate sits above the midpoint, meaning more students miss substantial school time than the county's median district experiences. This is a real attendance challenge that a parent may want to explore further with the school, particularly if a family is weighing the effect of day-to-day presence on their child's learning. Per-pupil spending is in the lower range for the county, a consequence of the district's charter structure and budget constraints that differs from traditional public-district spending patterns.
The district is moving forward with several curriculum and support changes. A new mathematics curriculum adoption is underway, with a public review period scheduled for spring 2026, signaling a shift toward what the district describes as more rigorous, standards-aligned math instruction across all grades. Starting in fall 2025, the district began screening all kindergarten through second-grade students for dyslexia risk factors using a standardized screener, a proactive early-literacy practice aligned with California law. Families receive results and may opt out of screening in writing. Additionally, the district expanded its teaching capacity in the 2025-26 school year, opening new enrollment seats at a school that historically operates with a waitlist. For families considering the area, that expansion modestly improves the practical odds of gaining admission.
State testing results and graduation outcomes remain the key missing pieces for evaluating academic trajectory. A parent considering Riverside Preparatory should request recent performance data directly from the district office and explore what support services are available, especially given the attendance patterns evident in the county comparison.
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