Serving 181 students in grades 9-12, Riverside High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 181 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Riverside High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Wathena, KS, covering approximately 86.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10 to 12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 9.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Riverside High School's student population of 181 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
181 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Riverside High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverside High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#934 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
12%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.8%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverside High School's ranking?
Riverside High School is ranked #934 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Riverside High School often compared to?
Riverside High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Troy High And Middle School, Doniphan West Jr/sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% 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 88%.
How many students attend Riverside High School?
181 students attend Riverside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Riverside High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Riverside High School?
Riverside High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Riverside High School offer ?
Riverside High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Riverside High School part of?
Riverside High School is part of Riverside School District.
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