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Riverside Jr/sr High School vs. Mentor High School

Should you attend Riverside Jr/sr High School or Mentor 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
Riverside Jr/sr High School
585 Riverside Dr
Painesville, OH 44077
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Mentor High School
6477 Center St
Mentor, OH 44060
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 1,682 students in grades 8-12, Riverside Jr/sr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Serving 2,318 students in grades 9-12, Mentor High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
8-12
9-12
Total Students
1,682 students
2,318 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Riverside Jr/sr 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 Mentor High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Riverside Jr/sr High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mentor High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
113 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Riverside Jr/sr 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 Mentor High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Jr/sr High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Riverside Local School District and the state of Ohio, 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 Mentor High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mentor Exempted Village School District and the state of Ohio, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1545 out of 3181 schools in OH
(Top 50%)
#1032 out of 3181 schools in OH
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Riverside Jr/sr 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 Mentor High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
52%
(Bottom 50% in OH)
60%
(Top 50% in OH)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Riverside Jr/sr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Riverside Local School District and Ohio 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 Mentor High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mentor Exempted Village School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65%
(Top 50% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
75%
(Top 30% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Riverside Jr/sr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Riverside Local School District and Ohio 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 Mentor High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mentor Exempted Village School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
71%
(Top 50% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
76%
(Top 30% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Riverside Jr/sr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Riverside Local School District and Ohio 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 Mentor High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mentor Exempted Village School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90%
(Bottom 50% in OH)
95%
(Top 30% in OH)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Riverside Jr/sr High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Riverside Local School District and Ohio 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 Mentor High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Mentor Exempted Village School District and Ohio 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 Riverside Jr/sr High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mentor High School by grade.
Grade 8 Students
302
-
Grade 9 Students
350
514
Grade 10 Students
330
547
Grade 11 Students
350
601
Grade 12 Students
350
656

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Riverside Jr/sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Riverside Local School District and in Ohio, 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 Asian at Mentor High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mentor Exempted Village School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Riverside Jr/sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Riverside Local School District and in Ohio, 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 Mentor High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mentor Exempted Village School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Riverside Jr/sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Riverside Local School District and in Ohio, 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 Black at Mentor High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mentor Exempted Village School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
81%
82%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Riverside Jr/sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Riverside Local School District and in Ohio, 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 Mentor High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mentor Exempted Village School District and in Ohio, 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
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Riverside Jr/sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Riverside Local School District and in Ohio, 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 Mentor High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mentor Exempted Village School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.33
0.32
This chart showcases the diversity score of Riverside Jr/sr High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Riverside Local School District and Ohio, 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 Mentor High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mentor Exempted Village School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
24%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Riverside Jr/sr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Riverside Local School District and Ohio, 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 Mentor High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mentor Exempted Village School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Riverside Jr/sr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Riverside Local School District and Ohio, 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 Mentor High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mentor Exempted Village School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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