Riverton High School
Tel:
(620)848-3388
- Riverton High School serves 231 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 34%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 35%.
School Overview
- Riverton High School's student population of 231 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 231 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Riverton High School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Riverton High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall School Rank | #1245 out of 1,268 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-39% | 34% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-39% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 5% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 19% |
| Black | n/a | 7% |
| White | 80% | 65% |
| Two or more races | 13% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.54 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 35% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Riverton School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Riverton High School is Baxter Springs High School (3.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Riverton Middle School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Riverton Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Riverton Riverton Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 355 students
0.0 miles
7166 Se 70th
Riverton, KS 66770
(620)848-4078 0.0 PK-5 355 - Riverton Riverton Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 155 students
0.0 miles
7144 Se 70th
Riverton, KS 66770
(620)848-3355 0.0 6-8 155 - Baxter Springs Baxter Springs High School Grades: 7-12 | 481 students
3.0 miles
100 N Military
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620)856-3366 3.0 7-12 481 - Baxter Springs Lincoln Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 264 students
3.6 miles
801 Lincoln
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620)856-3322 3.6 PK-2 264 - Galena Spring Grove Primary Center Grades: PK-2 | 216 students
3.8 miles
1900 Galena Ave.
Galena, KS 66739
(620)783-4499 3.8 PK-2 216
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