Riverdale Academy
Coushatta · LA · Private independent · K-12 combined
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Dreamkeepers Academy → Glenbrook School → Mckinney Byrd Academy Inc. → Claiborne Academy → Cedar Creek School → Alexandria Country Day School → River Oaks School → Prairie View Academy →How Riverdale Academy compares for families
What families should know about Riverdale Academy.
- ▸ LocallyLA trails the US average on NAEP 8th-grade math (−9 points). Stronger local schools matter even more.
- ▸ vs Similar SchoolsThe closest comparables nearby: Dreamkeepers Academy, Glenbrook School, Mckinney Byrd Academy Inc. and 5 more. See the sidebar to compare side-by-side.
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The in-state tuition gap is the flagship's biggest draw — most in-state families pay far less than the out-of-state sticker. Average net price after aid runs about $19,151/yr. Admission odds depend on your student's GPA and test scores, not which high school they attend.
Source: IPEDS admissions, tuition & enrollment + College Scorecard net price. Flagship = the state's primary public research university.
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Louisiana's TOPS pays public-college tuition by merit tier — the higher your core GPA and test score, the bigger the award. No income limit on any tier. Scores below are SAT / ACT.
Entry tier — Louisiana public-college tuition for a 2.5 core GPA and SAT 1030 / ACT 20.
Official program details ↗Tuition plus a $400/yr stipend for a 3.25 core GPA and SAT 1130 / ACT 23.
Official program details ↗Tuition plus an $800/yr stipend for a 3.5 core GPA and SAT 1260 / ACT 27.
Official program details ↗Top tier (new for 2024-25): tuition and fees up to $12,000/yr for a 3.5 core GPA and SAT 1390 / ACT 31. (New top tier (class of 2024-25 onward).)
Official program details ↗Career-technical tier — up to two years of vocational tuition for a 2.5 core GPA and SAT 920 / ACT 17. (For non-academic / career-technical programs.)
Official program details ↗Eligibility rules change yearly — confirm with the official program before relying on it. Amounts are recent published figures; awards cover tuition/fees, not housing or books unless noted. Verified 2026-06-14.
Not enough enrollment history on file to chart a trend for this school yet.
Most similar nearby high schools
The schools most like this one — same type, blended on distance and size — and where their enrollment is heading. These are the schools families here weigh against each other.
| School | Type | Miles | HS enrollment | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dreamkeepers Academy Shreveport |
Private | 28.2 | 67 | +15.5% |
| Glenbrook School Minden |
Private | 33.9 | 383 | +17.1% |
| Mckinney Byrd Academy Inc. Shreveport |
Private | 34.6 | 705 | — |
| Claiborne Academy Haynesville |
Private | 52.4 | 179 | -10.9% |
| Cedar Creek School Ruston |
Private | 54.5 | 636 | -5.9% |
| Alexandria Country Day School Alexandria |
Private | 80.6 | 497 | +42.0% |
| River Oaks School Monroe |
Private | 84.5 | 226 | -17.2% |
| Prairie View Academy Bastrop |
Private | 99.9 | 245 | -2.4% |