Serving 1,126 students in grades 9-12, Riverside High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,126 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Graduation Rate
: 88% (Btm 50% in WV)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Riverside High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverside High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Riverside High School?
The graduation rate of Riverside High School is 88%, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 91%.
How many students attend Riverside High School?
1,126 students attend Riverside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Riverside High School students are White, 6% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverside High School?
Riverside High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Riverside High School offer ?
Riverside High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Riverside High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,126 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Graduation Rate
: 88% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
