River Oaks Academy
11 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About River Oaks Academy
River Oaks Academy is an independent, college preparatory school located in Houston, Texas. Founded in 1982, River Oaks Academy provides a rigorous academic curriculum to students in grades PreK-12. The school offers a wide range of courses, including math, science, language arts, social studies, and foreign language. Students also have the opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities such as sports, clubs, and the performing arts.
River Oaks Academy has a strong commitment to developing the whole child. The school emphasizes the importance of developing character, leadership, and critical thinking skills. The school also offers a variety of service learning opportunities that allow students to explore their passions and give back to their community.
River Oaks Academy has a strong commitment to creating an inclusive and safe learning environment for all students. The school has a zero-tolerance policy for bullying and discrimination, and works to ensure that all students feel respected and valued.
River Oaks Academy is proud to offer a challenging and enriching learning experience for its students. With its commitment to academic excellence, service learning, and creating an inclusive learning environment, River Oaks Academy is a great choice for students looking for a quality education.
Address:
920 Hampshire Rd. Ste. X
Westlake Village, CA 91361Phone:
(805) 777-7999
Site:
Grades:
K – 12
Enrollment:
335 students
Overview River Oaks Academy
River Oaks Academy serves 335 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
River Oaks Academy placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Verdict on River Oaks Academy
River Oaks Academy is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of River Oaks Academy is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.