Riverton High School

Po Box 560
Riverton, IL 62561
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 392 students in grades 9-12, Riverton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 392 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Riverton High School's student population of 392 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
392 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Riverton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverton High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
#1938 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
28%
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20-24%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
3%
27%
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Black
4%
17%
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White
88%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.22
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(17-18)
90-94%
87%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riverton High School's ranking?
Riverton High School is ranked #1938 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Riverton High School often compared to?
Riverton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rochester High School, Springfield High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Riverton High School?
The graduation rate of Riverton High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Riverton High School?
392 students attend Riverton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Riverton High School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverton High School?
Riverton High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Riverton High School offer ?
Riverton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Riverton High School part of?
Riverton High School is part of Riverton CUSD 14 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 392 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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