River View High School is a public high school in Warsaw, Ohio. The school primarily serves students residing in the River View Local School District. The school district also participates in open enrollment making it possible for students from outside district boundaries to enroll at River View High School.
Serving 662 students in grades 7-12, River View High School ranks in the bottom 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 662 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
River View High School's student population of 662 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
662 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Black, Gold, Old gold
School Rankings
River View High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River View High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2045 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
94%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.4%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Black Bear
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River View High School's ranking?
River View High School is ranked #2045 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are River View High School often compared to?
River View High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coshocton High School, Ridgewood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of River View High School?
The graduation rate of River View High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend River View High School?
662 students attend River View High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of River View High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of River View High School?
River View High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does River View High School offer ?
River View High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is River View High School part of?
River View High School is part of River View Local School District.
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