REACH Leadership Academy School of Math, Science, & Technology

Basic Information

Address: 4850 Jurupa Ave, Riverside, CA 92504
County: Riverside
District: REACH Leadership Academy
Phone Number: 951-275-8820
Fax Number: 951-275-8829
Principal: Dr. Virgie Rentie

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REACH Leadership Academy School of Math, Science, & Technology
REACH Leadership Academy School of Math, Science, & Technology
REACH Leadership Academy School of Math, Science, & Technology
REACH Leadership Academy School of Math, Science, & Technology

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Additional Information

School Type: Charter School
District ID: 67215
School ID: 1409
Grade Level: K-5, 6-8
Founded: February 6, 2011
School Setting:

Presently located at Mt. Rubidoux SDA Church site

School Schedule (Hours in Day): 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
School Days in Calendar Year: 185
School Colors: Crimson, Gold, Blue
School Mascot: Lion, Ritchie Royal
School Size: 200 students
Classroom Size: Average class size 30
Student/Teacher Ratio: 30:1; Kindergarten 15:1
Support Services:

Special Education

After School Programs: Yes
PTA Organization: Yes
Computer Capabilities:

Apple Computers

Lunch Availability: Grab and go breakfast & hot lunch daily
Uniform Guidelines:

Navy or White Polo Shirts, Navy or Khaki uniform pants, shorts, skirts, etc.

Mission Statement:

REACH Leadership Academy School of Math, Science, & Technology is a college preparatory elementary school dedicated to bridging the socioeconomic, racial, and digital divide for underserved youth. Our dedicated and highly trained teaching staff is committed to preparing our students for success in college and equipping them to meet the demands of a global society. We are committed to developing confident, articulate leaders who will use their life experiences and education to create positive changes in their own lives and within their communities and beyond. Central to our mission is the unwavering belief that if given the proper tools, all students can succeed in school and in the most competitive colleges and universities. REACH believes that all students must be prepared for higher education and equipped with the skills and the choice to pursue it at the highest levels.

Philosophy/Belief Statement:

As a nurturing learning community, REACH Leadership Academy cultivates and empowers global-literate students who have the knowledge, critical thinking skills, and attitudes to become influential contributors in an ever-changing global society. REACH believes in a student-centered approach to learning that encourages all students to become compassionate, innovative, and intelligent thinkers who are knowledgeable about themselves and the world around them. To prepare students for success in competitive four-year colleges and universities, REACH has created a focused learning environment that cultivates students’ characters and academic skills.

Enrollment Characteristics: REACH LEADERSHIP ACADEMY does not charge tuition, is non-sectarian in admission policies, programs, and all other operations, and does not discriminate against any student, parent, community member, or employee on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.
Programs and Services:

REACH is a college prep, charter elementary school with a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math) focus.

Notes/School Information:

We are now part of the "Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Hands-on STEM Curricula"