Riverdale High School

Riverdale High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3086 W Mount Whitney Ave,  Riverdale, CA
Riverdale Joint Unified School District
3.7
5.0
525 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Aaron Luoma
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1010
Average ACT Score
18
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
33
Full Time Teachers
33
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1010
Math
510
Verbal
500
Average ACT
18
Math
18
English
17
Reading
18
Science
18
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
12.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
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Test Scores

Math
3.4%
State Average
17.9%
Science
5.1%
State Average
9.9%
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
383:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
Hispanic
89.9%
White
9.6%
Two or more races
<1%
Native American
<1%
Black
<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.
California State University - Fresno 225 Students
University of California - Davis 93 Students
Fresno City College 88 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 86 Students
West Hills College - Lemoore 83 Students
University of California - Irvine 76 Students
University of California - Merced 75 Students
University of California - Berkeley 70 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 64 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 62 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 39 Students
Nursing 36 Students
Biology 26 Students
Psychology 24 Students
Computer Science 20 Students
Criminology 20 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 15 Students
Mechanical Engineering 13 Students
Animal Sciences and Husbandry 13 Students
Agricultural Business 11 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 168 Reviews
3.0 Senior
1/18/2025
Riverdale high school is a small high school in riverdale California. Though the school provides a lot of collage ready sources for seniors and has AP classes. however everyone there is closed knitted community which it's refreshing.
5.0 Junior
12/9/2024
Although Riverdale is small compared to the average high school. A pro is teachers and staff could really connect with students and get to know them. Amazing mental health resources.
4.0 Alum
9/3/2024
Riverdale High School has some of the greatest and most supportive teachers I've ever met. Students are always being fed information about life after high school.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/27/2010
I rate the school with 4 stars. The teachers really care and work very hard to help each student succeed.
5.0 student
2/25/2010
5.0 teacher
11/30/2009
5.0 other
11/18/2009

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Riverdale High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Riverdale, CA, in the Riverdale neighborhood, and is served by the Riverdale Joint Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 525 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Riverdale High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.5, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1010 and an ACT score of 18. The average home value in this area is $300,214. Discover additional schools in the area, like Horizon High School, Kings Christian School, Armona Union Academy, and more. Learn more about what Riverdale has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Riverdale High School.

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