Riverdale High School vs. Fort Myers High School
Should I attend Riverdale High School or Fort Myers 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 Florida for:
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Graduation Rate
Fort Myers High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 2,103 students in grades 9-12, Riverdale 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 27% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,888 students in grades 9-12, Fort Myers High School ranks in the top 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 44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,103 students
1,888 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
93 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2494 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1352 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
65%
Graduation Rate
96%
98%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
524
488
Grade 10 Students
526
485
Grade 11 Students
508
454
Grade 12 Students
545
461
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
44%
22%
% Black
10%
20%
% White
42%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
