Riverside High School
Riverside High School serves 166 students in grades 9-12.
Riverside High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 166 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Riverside High School's student population of 166 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
166 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Riverside High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Riverside High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1174 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
20%
Black
4%
7%
White
81%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Riverside High School?
The graduation rate of Riverside High School is 90%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 87%.
How many students attend Riverside High School?
166 students attend Riverside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Riverside High School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverside High School?
Riverside High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Riverside High School offer ?
Riverside High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Riverside High School part of?
Riverside High School is part of Riverside School District.
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