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River View High School vs. Kamiakin High School

Should you attend River View High School or Kamiakin High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
River View High School
36509 S Lemon Dr
Kennewick, WA 99337
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Kamiakin High School
600 North Arthur Street
Kennewick, WA 99336
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

River View High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

Kamiakin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 299 students in grades 9-12, River View High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,950 students in grades 9-12, Kamiakin High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
299 students
1,950 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at River View High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kamiakin High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at River View High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kamiakin High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
76 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at River View High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kamiakin High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
26:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at River View High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Finley School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kamiakin High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kennewick School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1802 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
#500 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of River View High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kamiakin High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
43%
(Top 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at River View High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Finley School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kamiakin High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kennewick School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
75%
(Top 20% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at River View High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Finley School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kamiakin High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kennewick School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
57%
(Top 30% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-84%
(Top 50% in WA)
89%
(Top 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of River View High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Finley School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Kamiakin High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Kennewick School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of River View High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Kamiakin High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
75
512
Grade 10 Students
93
502
Grade 11 Students
59
487
Grade 12 Students
72
449

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at River View High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Finley School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Kamiakin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Kennewick School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at River View High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Finley School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kamiakin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kennewick School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
48%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at River View High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Finley School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kamiakin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kennewick School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at River View High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Finley School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kamiakin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kennewick School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
50%
60%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at River View High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Finley School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kamiakin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kennewick School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at River View High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Finley School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kamiakin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kennewick School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.52
0.55
This chart showcases the diversity score of River View High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Finley School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kamiakin High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kennewick School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
40%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at River View High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Finley School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kamiakin High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kennewick School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at River View High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Finley School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kamiakin High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kennewick School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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