Riverside High School

Riverside High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
565 Warburton Ave,  Yonkers, NY
Yonkers City School District
3.7
4.0
981 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. Don Solimene
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1060
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
72%
Reading Proficiency
82%
Average GPA
3.21
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B+
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
3.21
Reading Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
72%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
61
Full Time Teachers
61
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1060
Math
520
Verbal
540
Average ACT
24
Math
25
English
25
Reading
23
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
243:1

Student Diversity

Male
60.1%
Female
39.9%
Hispanic
67.8%
Black
23.3%
White
4.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2%
Two or more races
2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<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.
Pace University 60 Students
Mercy University 58 Students
New York University 53 Students
Stony Brook University 46 Students
SUNY Westchester Community College 46 Students
Fordham University 42 Students
Monroe College - Bronx/New Rochelle 39 Students
CUNY Hunter College 37 Students
University at Albany, SUNY 37 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY 36 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 38 Students
Business 32 Students
Nursing 32 Students
Computer Science 31 Students
Psychology 22 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 15 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 13 Students
Marketing 13 Students
Computer Software Engineering 11 Students
Electrical Engineering 11 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 35 Reviews
5.0 Senior
9/26/2023
Riverside is a great highschool with great teachers, they make your time there enjoyable and worth it.
3.0 Junior
3/30/2021
I have enjoyed my time as a student at Riverside High School. From your freshman year to your senior year you will feel like you are a part of a big family. The teachers and staff are always there for you and will assist you with anything and everything you may need. Riverside High School makes it's students feel safe and makes sure that it's students are prepared to succeed in the near future.
4.0 Senior
4/30/2020
I like my school and think it is great, the teachers are great too. The only downside would be lack of funding.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 8 Reviews
5.0 student
10/16/2024
Amazing teachers ,friendly people.I love it a lot I would recommend to people
5.0 student
10/16/2024
As a student that still goes here,it is very great,most of the reviews here are old but the school as improved and it is very diverse .
5.0 student
3/10/2017
I came to this school as a freshman. At first I didn't want to go. I thought this school was filled with drugs and fights and I cried for two weeks. But when I stated I saw that it was a new world for me. It's a major culture shock. The kids, teachers, and environment has been a great part of my lif...
5.0 student
9/4/2014
I went to this school as a freshman and Im a junior now. This is a pretty awesome school I mean like the engineering classes arent fun but who cares about that. You get a good eduction, I've never seen bullying so I dont know what that person is talking about. I still have friends there and I want t...

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Riverside High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Yonkers, NY and is served by the Yonkers City School District in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 981 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 72% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 82% are proficient in reading. Riverside High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.21, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1060 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $693,996. Discover additional schools in the area, like Greenburgh Academy, Gorton High School, Yonkers Public High School, and more. Learn more about what Yonkers has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Riverside High School.

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