The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 47%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (09-10)
87 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)<50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≤20%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)n/a
6%
Black
(09-10)100%
24%
White
(09-10)n/a
68%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Shelby County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TN state average).
How many students attend River City High School Of Leadership Service?
87 students attend River City High School Of Leadership Service.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of River City High School Of Leadership Service students are Black.
What grades does River City High School Of Leadership Service offer ?
River City High School Of Leadership Service offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is River City High School Of Leadership Service part of?
River City High School Of Leadership Service is part of Shelby County School District.
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