Frequently asked questions

  • Find more information about admissions here.

  • Priority is given to students from households <120% of the area median income and to students who live within our transportation boundary. You can find more information about factors that influence our admissions decisions here.

  • The cost to educate a student at Rise Academy is approximately $21,000 per year. Through the generosity of donors, all students receive a full- or partial-tuition scholarship.

    Find more information tuition and fees here.

  • 60.

  • Students can meet with the School Counselor or College & Career Advisor for individualized assistance with post-high school planning, including SAT registration and help with the FAFSA. Students also have the opportunity to attend college trips throughout the school year. Additionally, students have opportunities to access job training and paid employment through Rise Labs.

  • Yes.

  • No. The only standardized testing we require is the NWEA test in October and May to show growth in math, reading, and language use.

  • Yes. Students can try out for the basketball team, cheerleading squad, and track team. Students can also participate in the Student Government Association as well as clubs and student-led interest groups (varies by semester).

  • We offer transportation (through our service partner, A to B Kid Shuttle) to students who reside within our school zone. Students living outside of our boundary map must provide their own transportation.

  • All of our students receive a wholesome breakfast and lunch daily free of charge. We are a member of the National School Lunch Program through the US Department of Agriculture.

  • Yes. Students wear a Rise Academy polo shirt with black, navy blue, or khaki pants Monday-Thursday. On Fridays, students may wear a Rise Academy tshirt and jeans.

  • We ask students to turn in their phones daily during Homeroom.

  • Students are issued personal Chromebooks for school use after paying their school fee and signing a Computer Use Agreement.

  • We keep relationships between staff and students professional, and students and families are invited to connect with faculty and staff via their school email addresses rather than on social media. The school will only become involved with students’ social media posts when what is written, insinuated, or pictured impacts Rise Academy.