Serving 706 students in grades 7-12, Riverside Jr. Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 706 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Riverside Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 706 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
706 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Riverside Jr. Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverside Jr. Sr. High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1366 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
17%
14%
Black
5%
14%
White
74%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverside Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Riverside Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #1366 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Riverside Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
Riverside Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Old Forge Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Riverside Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Riverside Jr. Sr. High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Riverside Jr. Sr. High School?
706 students attend Riverside Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Riverside Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverside Jr. Sr. High School?
Riverside Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Riverside Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Riverside Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Riverside Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Riverside Jr. Sr. High School is part of Riverside SD School District.
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