Serving 585 students in grades 9-12, River Valley High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 585 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: River Valley High School serves the southern part of the Mohave Valley, AZ school district, encompassing an extensive attendance area of approximately 618 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of about 16.8 miles to the school's boundaries, reaching up to 28.5 miles at its furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
River Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
River Valley High School's student population of 585 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
585 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Year Founded
1994
School Calendar
School Rankings
River Valley High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Valley High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1398 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 33-year historical data
American Indian
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Hispanic
33%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Black
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 33-year historical data
White
56%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥95%
77.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.3%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, Silver
School Mascot
Dust Devils
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River Valley High School's ranking?
River Valley High School is ranked #1398 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are River Valley High School often compared to?
River Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mohave High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of River Valley High School?
The graduation rate of River Valley High School is 95%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77.8%.
How many students attend River Valley High School?
585 students attend River Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of River Valley High School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of River Valley High School?
River Valley High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does River Valley High School offer ?
River Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is River Valley High School part of?
River Valley High School is part of Colorado River Union High School District (4381).
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