Serving 168 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). 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 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 168 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riverside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Riverside High School's student population of 168 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
168 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Riverside High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverside High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#992 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
22%
Black
5%
7%
White
79%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
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 #992 out of 1,280 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% 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 89%.
How many students attend Riverside High School?
168 students attend Riverside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Riverside High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverside High School?
Riverside High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to 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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