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

Riverdale / Kingsbridge Academy (RKA) is a well-regarded 6-12 community school in the Bronx, known for its diverse and inclusive environment. The school emphasizes a challenging academic curriculum, offering an Honors Enrichment program and preparing middle school students for Regents exams as early as Grade 8. Academically, the school demonstrates strong performance, with ELA and Math proficiency rates for middle schoolers well above the citywide median. Its high school boasts a graduation rate and college enrollment percentage that are both well above the citywide median, with many students taking Advanced Placement and dual-enrollment courses. Parents generally report high satisfaction with the school, highlighting strong family involvement. RKA offers a wide array of extracurricular activities, including a robust arts program, competitive sports teams, Model UN, and Science Olympiad, fostering a well-rounded student experience. While some student survey responses indicate areas for improvement regarding conflict resolution and bullying, the school's overall safety and climate ratings are positive, and its suspension rate is notably low.