Rivers Edge High School

975 Gillespie
Richland, WA 99352
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 151 students in grades 9-12, Rivers Edge High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 151 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50% in WA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rivers Edge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Rivers Edge High School's student population of 151 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
151 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

Rivers Edge High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rivers Edge High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#850 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
<50%
40%
<50%
53%
40-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
28%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
67%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
3%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.48
60-64%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rivers Edge High School's ranking?
Rivers Edge High School is ranked #850 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Rivers Edge High School often compared to?
Rivers Edge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Richland High School, Hanford High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rivers Edge High School?
The graduation rate of Rivers Edge High School is 60-64%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Rivers Edge High School?
151 students attend Rivers Edge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Rivers Edge High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rivers Edge High School?
Rivers Edge High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Rivers Edge High School offer ?
Rivers Edge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Rivers Edge High School part of?
Rivers Edge High School is part of Richland School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 151 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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