Riverview High School

1 Ram Way
Sarasota, FL 34231
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 2,597 students in grades 9-12, Riverview High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,597 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : 90% (Top 50% in FL)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 64% (Top 30%)
  • : 65% (Top 30%)
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Riverview High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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School Overview

Riverview High School's student population of 2,597 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 130 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,597 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
130 teachers
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School Rankings

Riverview High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverview High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#877 out of 3704 schools
(Top 30%)
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64%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Riverview High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Riverview High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
78%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Riverview High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
22%
37%
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Black
6%
21%
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White
63%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Riverview High School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Riverview High School and public school graduation rate of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Riverview High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Riverview High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riverview High School's ranking?
Riverview High School is ranked #877 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Riverview High School often compared to?
Riverview High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sarasota High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Riverview High School?
The graduation rate of Riverview High School is 90%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Riverview High School?
2,597 students attend Riverview High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Riverview High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverview High School?
Riverview High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Riverview High School offer ?
Riverview High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Riverview High School part of?
Riverview High School is part of Sarasota School District.

School Reviews

5   8/9/2019
We love the IB program and have been very impressed with the quality of the curriculum and the quality of the teaching. There are several stand-out teachers, and coming from Pine View, the Riverview IB teachers have been far superior to the Pine View high school teachers. This was a pleasant surprise. The curriculum is challenging and work-intensive. Amy Earl, in the CP Program, is awesome. My children are happy and have developed close relationships with their teachers. The larger RHS community prepares them for the real world and we like the diversity in the student body. We also love the new principal. Recommend IB highly.
- Posted by Parent - ELISE H.
5   8/9/2019
We love the IB program and have been very impressed with the quality of the curriculum and the quality of the teaching. There are several stand-out teachers, and coming from Pine View, the Riverview IB teachers have been far superior to the Pine View high school teachers. This was a pleasant surprise. The curriculum is challenging and work-intensive. Amy Earl, in the CP Program, is awesome. My children are happy and have developed close relationships with their teachers. The larger RHS community prepares them for the real world and we like the diversity in the student body. We also love the new principal. Recommend IB highly. Great sports and school spirit as well.
- Posted by Parent - Elise
2   2/6/2011
As a current student at Riverview High School, I am deeply dissatisfied with the leadership and quality of education. With exception of the IB program leadership, there is little to no oversight of the normal population. Drugs, sex, and alcohol are rampant. The county dress code policy is not enforced. Fights are a common occurrence and are often watched by teachers as a form of entertainment. The disrespect of adults by the population of students is overlooked. Teachers often REWARD students for showing up to class, let alone actually participating. This is the saddest excuse for an educational program I have ever witnessed. Putting the cherry on top of the cake is the Cyesis program, a part of the school exclusively for pregnant mothers and their baby-daddies. Their attendance is sub-par, and the school suffers as a result. While it is a fine program with good intentions, about 40 percent of the mothers have more than one child in the program! Something drastic needs to be done in this county dealing with this issue. Of course it will upset the liberals believing in inclusiveness and the goodness of every soul, but the stark reality is that the campus is a war-zone between gangs and mothers alike.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - ajjon
2   8/25/2010
Riverview has failed in many ways my son and daughter have attended the School. Rules are not enforced. I have seen drugs on the campus, kids walking off campus, skipping school is out of control, some Teachers don't care, the new school building DIDN'T CHANGE ANYTHING. Needs new Leadership (Principles)
- Posted by Parent - wlgl1

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,597 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : 90% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 64% (Top 30%)
  • : 65% (Top 30%)
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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