Riverside Jr/sr High School

585 Riverside Dr
Painesville, OH 44077
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,808 students in grades 8-12, Riverside Jr/sr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 1,808 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 89% (Btm 50% in OH)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 66% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

School Overview

Riverside Jr/sr High School's student population of 1,808 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
1,808 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
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School Rankings

Riverside Jr/sr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverside Jr/sr High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OH)
#1447 out of 3137 schools
(Top 50%)
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46%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Riverside Jr/sr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
66%
57%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
9%
7%
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Black
3%
17%
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White
83%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.30
This chart display the diversity score of Riverside Jr/sr High School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
89%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riverside Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Riverside Jr/sr High School is ranked #1447 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Riverside Jr/sr High School often compared to?
Riverside Jr/sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mentor High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Riverside Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Riverside Jr/sr High School is 89%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 84%.
How many students attend Riverside Jr/sr High School?
1,808 students attend Riverside Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Riverside Jr/sr High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverside Jr/sr High School?
Riverside Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Riverside Jr/sr High School offer ?
Riverside Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Riverside Jr/sr High School part of?
Riverside Jr/sr High School is part of Riverside Local School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 1,808 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 66% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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