Riverdale High School vs. East Jefferson High School
Should I attend Riverdale High School or East Jefferson High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Riverdale High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
East Jefferson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 983 students in grades 9-12, Riverdale High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 1,141 students in grades 9-12, East Jefferson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
983 students
1,141 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
25:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#317 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#731 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
18%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
35%
Graduation Rate
94%
67%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
315
427
Grade 10 Students
223
251
Grade 11 Students
239
253
Grade 12 Students
206
210
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
1%
% Hispanic
30%
46%
% Black
26%
28%
% White
36%
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
