Riverside High School

1200 S Mcduff Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,581 students in grades 9-12, Riverside High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,581 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : 85% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Riverside High School's student population of 1,581 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,581 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
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School Rankings

Riverside High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverside High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#2929 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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24%
48%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Riverside High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
39%
52%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Riverside High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
16:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
10%
36%
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Black
72%
21%
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White
13%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in FL.
0.46
This chart display the diversity score of Riverside High School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85%
89%
This chart display graduation rate of Riverside High School and public school graduation rate of Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riverside High School's ranking?
Riverside High School is ranked #2929 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Riverside High School often compared to?
Riverside High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edward H. White High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Riverside High School?
The graduation rate of Riverside High School is 85%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Riverside High School?
1,581 students attend Riverside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Riverside High School students are Black, 13% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverside High School?
Riverside High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Riverside High School offer ?
Riverside High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Riverside High School part of?
Riverside High School is part of Duval School District.

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Last day of school
May 31, 2024 (Friday)
First day of school
August 12, 2024 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,581 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : 85% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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