Riverside High School

Riverside High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
#1 WARRIOR Way,  Belle, WV
Kanawha County Schools
3.4
2.8
1,263 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1040
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
13%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
87%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C
Teachers
C-
College Prep
C-
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
13%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
62
Full Time Teachers
62
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1040
Math
500
Verbal
540
Average ACT
22
Math
20
English
22
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
51%
State Average
36.3%
Science
42.5%
State Average
32.8%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
307:1

Student Diversity

Male
52%
Female
48%
White
89.3%
Black
6.6%
Two or more races
3%
Hispanic
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Marshall University 241 Students
West Virginia University 171 Students
West Virginia State University 127 Students
University of Charleston 121 Students
University of Kentucky 62 Students
West Virginia University Institute of Technology 60 Students
Concord University 53 Students
Fairmont State University 52 Students
Glenville State University 45 Students
BridgeValley Community & Technical College - Montgomery Campus 38 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 81 Students
Biology 40 Students
Psychology 39 Students
Business 30 Students
Elementary Education 25 Students
Chemistry 23 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 19 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 18 Students
Education 18 Students
Political Science and Government 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 140 Reviews
5.0 Senior
6/15/2025
I like Riverside overall Riverside is a nice school. It's not the first high school I would have wanted to go to but since to my living situation I had to go to the school throughout the years. It has been quite frankly challenging but overall I've seen progression and change my freshman year at the school. There was a lot of disruptions disrespectful to anyone and everyone that went to this school. My sophomore year I changed my perspective and actually started trying. My junior year I was mainly focusing on things that could make me look great for college and my senior year. I'm going to try even harder. i'm gonna miss everyone I made it to school including the teachers that I never really gotten close to but had a few off the side conversations with especially my anatomy teacher she was the best. I'm also upset that I've decided to join the track team late with one year left of high school time really does go by fast and these are really bittersweet moments and forever grateful .
4.0 Alum
12/10/2024
The best experience was the staff, they make a huge impact on their students and always try their best to help. The worst experience was the countless of times there has been an unsafe environment.
4.0
7/14/2023
Overall, my experience with Riverside High School was positive but what really makes the school shine is its teachers. There were numerous courses that I took during my time at Riverside that the teacher enhanced the class even more whether it be their humor, personality, teaching style, activities, etc. I would actually look forward to going to certain classes because of how fun and engaging certain teachers would be.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 11 Reviews
1.0 student
2/28/2025
The teachers are ok some of them are horrible security is way to high there's 6 or 7 cameras in almost every hallway
1.0 student
11/28/2016
Once being an active student at Riverside High School, I went to the alternative homebound from a sickness. Not only was the process very aggravating because of lack of communication between the school and board, it took almost two months to be approved and it would've been longer had I not went to...
5.0 other
11/18/2016
They are great I really like the school
1.0 parent
12/13/2013
Riverside is such a big joke. Teachers are only there for vacation and pay checks. Some students are disrespectful and teaches do nothing. Bullying goes on there and the principle allows it. Chorus teacher is a bully to the students and runs good kids off that love to sing. He is so disrespectful to...

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Riverside High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Belle, WV and is served by the Kanawha County Schools in West Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,263 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 13% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Riverside High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.51, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1040 and an ACT score of 22. Discover additional schools in the area, like Fairhaven Christian School, Charleston Catholic High School, World Changers Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Belle has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Riverside High School.

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