Riverside Junior/Senior High School

Riverside Junior/Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 8-12
585 Riverside Dr,  Painesville, OH
Riverside Local School District (Painesville)
3.4
2.5
1,682 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Peter Hliatzos
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1170
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
51%
Reading Proficiency
65%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Reading Proficiency
65%
Math Proficiency
51%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
77
Full Time Teachers
77
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1170
Math
580
Verbal
590
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
70.1%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
490:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.1%
Female
47.9%
White
81.9%
Hispanic
9.7%
Two or more races
4.7%
Black
2.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
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.
The Ohio State University 249 Students
Ohio University 224 Students
Kent State University 198 Students
Cleveland State University 189 Students
Bowling Green State University 150 Students
Miami University 149 Students
University of Cincinnati 145 Students
The University of Akron 114 Students
Case Western Reserve University 97 Students
Lakeland Community College 81 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 84 Students
Business 83 Students
Psychology 68 Students
Biology 55 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 55 Students
Criminology 30 Students
Marketing 29 Students
Early Childhood Education 29 Students
Computer Science 26 Students
Mechanical Engineering 26 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 192 Reviews
3.0 Junior
3/26/2025
As a current student at Riverside, I think that it is a good school that is preparing me for college. There are not many classes if you want to learn about a certain job field which would be nice. Most teacher's are very caring and will help you but there's a select few who, personally, think they do not care. There are a variety of clubs plastered on the wall but most of them are not a thing anymore which is not the greatest. I would love to have more student involvement in activities around the school. The food and restrooms need some help but other than that it is a pretty good school.
4.0 Senior
1/28/2025
Riverside High School gives students a great way to be prepared for life after high school. If I ever have any concerns about anything there is always someone who can help me.
4.0 Senior
10/31/2023
The best experience here is the community that is provided here at riverside. The best part of the community is when we all gather together for our annual tailgate before our first home football game of the season. It always brings me joy seeing everyone there. Then the worst experience would be the connections between students and administration. There are always some teacher that are always open but there are has always been a divide between administration and students. I would also say this is what the school should improve upon. I would also like to see more student participation through something like assemblies or pep rallies.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.5 11 Reviews
1.0 student
10/21/2024
I used to go here and honestly the test scores are only high because everybody would cheat on the ohio state tests. The education quality is horrible. Many of the teachers are there just to get paid and don't actually teach you anything. This school deserves a rating way lower than a 4. Due to how t...
1.0 parent
7/6/2024
The school deserves a lower rating than it has, especially in its equity rating,. The graduation rate for Hispanic Students is only 76% compared to 92% for white students at this school. An Equity Rating of a 3/10 is a joke!! On top of that, this school suspends its black & hispanic students at a wa...
4.0 parent
4/26/2024
The school and district are just fine. Not sure why people give it a bad rap and low scores other than to just complain about their kids. Be an involved parent and you won't have any issues.
5.0 parent
7/24/2023
This district has come a long way

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Riverside Junior/Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 8-12 in Painesville, OH, in the Painesville neighborhood, and is served by the Riverside Local School District (Painesville) in Ohio. The school has a total enrollment of 1,682 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 51% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 65% are proficient in reading. Riverside Junior/Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.57, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1170 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $220,911. Discover additional schools in the area, like Harvey Academy, Thomas W. Harvey High School, Harvey High School, and more. Learn more about what Painesville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Riverside Junior/Senior High School.

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