Riverheads High School

19 Howardsville Rd
Staunton, VA 24401
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 477 students in grades 9-12, Riverheads High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 477 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in VA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Riverheads High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

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School Overview

Riverheads High School's student population of 477 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
477 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Riverheads High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverheads High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
#391 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
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70-74%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Riverheads High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
75-79%
69%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Riverheads High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
4%
18%
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Black
2%
22%
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White
91%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.17
This chart display the diversity score of Riverheads High School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
89%
This chart display graduation rate of Riverheads High School and public school graduation rate of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Riverheads High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riverheads High School's ranking?
Riverheads High School is ranked #391 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Riverheads High School often compared to?
Riverheads High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waynesboro High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Riverheads High School?
The graduation rate of Riverheads High School is 95%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Riverheads High School?
477 students attend Riverheads High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Riverheads High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverheads High School?
Riverheads High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Riverheads High School offer ?
Riverheads High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Riverheads High School part of?
Riverheads High School is part of Augusta Co PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 477 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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