Riverdale High School

Riverdale High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
240 Riverdale Dr,  Jefferson, LA
Jefferson Parish Schools
3.8
3.7
983 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Denise Carpenter
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
940
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
67%
Average GPA
3.42
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
B+
College Prep
C+
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.42
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
44
Full Time Teachers
44
Teachers in First or Second Year
24.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
940
Math
440
Verbal
500
Average ACT
22
Math
20
English
23
Reading
23
Science
22
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

English
25%
State Average
10%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
272:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.4%
Male
47.6%
White
35.3%
Hispanic
33.7%
Black
23.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.9%
Two or more races
3.4%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#2 Niche Standout HS in Louisiana
#8 Most Diverse Public HS in Louisiana
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Louisiana State University 324 Students
University of New Orleans 308 Students
Loyola University New Orleans 269 Students
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 218 Students
Southeastern Louisiana University 213 Students
Tulane University 172 Students
Xavier University of Louisiana 149 Students
Nicholls State University 136 Students
Southern University & A&M College 92 Students
Dillard University 92 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 95 Students
Biology 84 Students
Psychology 68 Students
Business 62 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 59 Students
Computer Science 40 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 24 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 23 Students
Political Science and Government 22 Students
Chemistry 22 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 154 Reviews
5.0
6/11/2024
The school establishes perfect guidelines Aid you in furthering your education. Not only do they have the IB program. They also have classes outside of that program that also further your education and prepare you for college courses.
4.0 Senior
4/11/2024
Overall my experience with Riverdale High School is an experience that is both good and bad. It all depends on the teachers that you get. The staff is both uptight and loose in some aspects such as uniforms, or IDs. The teachers in general are very good and kind. They are giving to the students and encourage them to do better at every aspect being the people to cheer their students to the finish line. They also have a rigorous IB program that has a heavy work load but pays off as it gets the student ready for college.
4.0 Senior
3/31/2024
Riverdale is great for students or parents that are searching for a functioning community led by administrators. School culture is great yet academics and facilities could be drastically improved.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 6 Reviews
2.0 other
9/1/2017
former student, who didn't get treated right by the administration. They almost didn't let me go to graduation.
1.0 parent
8/23/2017
I would never, in my life send my child to this "school" again. If you or your child wants to be treated with respect or get a decent education, this is not the place.
4.0 student
9/20/2016
I decided to update this review now that I'm a sophomore. I will start with the bad things and then the good stuff.The PROBLEMS: Some of the kids here can be RIDICULOUS. Last year there was a student (who left) who would pick on freshman. Other kids tried to film me when they thought i was gonna cry...
5.0 parent
9/10/2013
a great school this is my childs' first year a freshman. He signed on the football team and was accepted playing first string. The coaches are great they are helpful in every way. The coaches seem to care about their academic achievements as well as the sports. They have also taken an interest in hi...

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