Riverdale High School

240 Riverdale Drive
New Orleans, LA 70121
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 983 students in grades 9-12, Riverdale High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 983 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : 94% (Top 20% in LA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Riverdale High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

School Overview

Riverdale High School's student population of 983 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
983 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

Riverdale High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverdale High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (LA)
#317 out of 1237 schools
(Top 30%)
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36%
29%
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52%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
5%
2%
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Hispanic
30%
9%
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Black
26%
42%
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White
36%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.72
This chart display the diversity score of Riverdale High School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
94%
83%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riverdale High School's ranking?
Riverdale High School is ranked #317 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Riverdale High School often compared to?
Riverdale High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Martyn Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Riverdale High School?
The graduation rate of Riverdale High School is 94%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Riverdale High School?
983 students attend Riverdale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Riverdale High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverdale High School?
Riverdale High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Riverdale High School offer ?
Riverdale High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Riverdale High School part of?
Riverdale High School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 983 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : 94% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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