Riverside High School

601 Catfish Dr
Lake City, AR 72437
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 337 students in grades 7-12, Riverside High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 337 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50% in AR)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Riverside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Riverside High School's student population of 337 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
337 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Riverside High School ranks within the top 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverside High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AR)
#495 out of 993 schools
(Top 50%)
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27%
36%
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40%
37%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
14%
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Black
n/a
20%
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White
90%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.19
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80-89%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Riverside High School and public school graduation rate of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Riverside High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riverside High School's ranking?
Riverside High School is ranked #495 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Riverside High School?
The graduation rate of Riverside High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 87%.
How many students attend Riverside High School?
337 students attend Riverside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Riverside High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverside High School?
Riverside High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Riverside High School offer ?
Riverside High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Riverside High School part of?
Riverside High School is part of Riverside School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 337 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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