How do these districts compare?
| Metric | River City Scholars Charter Academy | William C. Abney Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Grand Rapids, Michigan | Grand Rapids, Michigan |
| Total Enrollment | 346 | 347 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.4:1 | 14:1 |
Spending
| Metric | River City Scholars Charter Academy | William C. Abney Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,078 | $15,043 |
| Federal Revenue | 17.3% | 26.7% |
| State Revenue | 59.6% | 61.9% |
| Local Revenue | 23.2% | 11.3% |
River City Scholars Charter Academy
Federal State Local
William C. Abney Academy
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | River City Scholars Charter Academy | William C. Abney Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4.2% | 0.7% |
| African American | 73.1% | 89.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.3% | 5.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 14.3% | 4.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 89.2% | 100.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | River City Scholars Charter Academy | William C. Abney Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | N/A | N/A |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 46.2% | 49.0% |
School Types
River City Scholars Charter Academy
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
William C. Abney Academy
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.