Riverdale Junior and Senior High School is the junior and senior high school for the Riverdale School District. It is located in the Village of Muscoda, Wisconsin. As of June 2021, Jeffrey Campbell is the Principal. Its boundary includes the villages of Avoca, Blue River, and Muscoda.
Serving 195 students in grades 9-12, Riverdale High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 195 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Riverdale High School's student population of 195 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
195 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Riverdale High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverdale High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1511 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
88%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverdale High School's ranking?
Riverdale High School is ranked #1511 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Riverdale High School often compared to?
Riverdale High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like River Ridge High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Riverdale High School?
The graduation rate of Riverdale High School is 90%, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Riverdale High School?
195 students attend Riverdale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Riverdale High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverdale High School?
Riverdale High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Riverdale High School offer ?
Riverdale High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Riverdale High School part of?
Riverdale High School is part of Riverdale School District.
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