Riverwood International Charter School
Rank
: 8/
Top 30%10
Tel:
(470) 254-1980
Riverwood International Charter School serves 1,697 students in grades 9-12.
Riverwood International Charter School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Riverwood International Charter School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Riverwood International Charter School's student population of 1,697 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 100 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,697 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 100 teachers |
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School Comparison
Riverwood International Charter School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Riverwood International Charter School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #641 out of 2188 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 37% | 15% |
| Black | 26% | 37% |
| White | 31% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.69 |
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Graduation Rate | 92% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fulton County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Riverwood International Charter School is North Springs High School (4.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Sutton Middle School (3.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Heards Ferry Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Atlanta Heards Ferry Elementary School Math: 81% | Reading: 82%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 782 students10
0.3 miles
6151 Powers Ferry Rd
Atlanta, GA 30339
(470) 254-6190 0.3 PK-5 782 - Atlanta Lake Forest Elementary School Math: 27% | Reading: 19%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 889 students10
1.7 miles
5920 Sandy Springs Cir
Atlanta, GA 30328
(470) 254-8740 1.7 PK-5 889 - Atlanta High Point Elementary School Math: 44% | Reading: 43%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 727 students10
2.8 miles
520 Greenland Rd
Atlanta, GA 30342
(470) 254-7716 2.8 PK-5 727 - Atlanta Spalding Drive Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 426 students10
2.9 miles
130 W Spalding Dr
Atlanta, GA 30328
(470) 254-5880 2.9 PK-5 426 - Marietta Brumby Elementary School Math: 24% | Reading: 31%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 922 students10
3.0 miles
1306 Powers Ferry Rd Se
Marietta, GA 30067
(770) 916-7070 3 PK-5 922
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