Riverview High School

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Riverview High School ranks 185 th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Riverview High School is a public high school serving 2,597 students in grades 9-12 in Sarasota, Florida. The school is part of the Sarasota School District, which is ranked 8th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Riverview High School consistently performs above the state and district averages in standardized tests, including EOC and FAST assessments. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Riverview's proficiency rates were higher than the Sarasota and Florida averages in Algebra 1 (64% vs. 35% and 55%), Geometry (72% vs. 65% and 53%), Biology 1 (74% vs. 75% and 67%), and US History (77% vs. 75% and 68%). The school also maintains high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 88.7% to 93.9% over the past five years, which are above the state and district averages. However, Riverview High School has experienced an increase in chronic absenteeism rates, rising from 9.6% in 2019-2020 to 21.2% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state and district averages.

Compared to nearby schools, Riverview High School generally outperforms Booker High School and Sarasota High School in academic metrics, but lags behind the highly-ranked Suncoast Polytechnical High School. While Riverview has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of White and Hispanic students, there are still notable racial disparities in academic performance, which could indicate achievement gaps among different racial groups.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

1 Ram Way
Sarasota, FL 34231

(941) 923-1484

District: Sarasota

SchoolDigger Rank:
185^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,065

Feeder schools for Riverview High School:

Elementary:	Ashton Elementary School
	Gulf Gate Elementary School
	Lakeview Elementary School
Middle:	Sarasota Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.9

Number of students: 2,597

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.9%

Hispanic:

22.0%

African American:

6.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Riverview High School ranks better than 77.1% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 4^th among 9 ranked high schools in the Sarasota School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.37. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Riverview High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Riverview High School has the largest high school student body size in the Sarasota School District. Racial makeup is: White (62.9%), Hispanic (22%), African American (6.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Riverview High School is 19.9. 6 high schools in the Sarasota School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Riverview High School employs 130.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverview High School is $11,065, which is the 3^rd highest among 9 high schools in the Sarasota School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Riverview High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Riverview High School 185^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Riverview High School in the ranking list.)

Sarasota:

SchoolDigger ranks Sarasota 8^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Riverview High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	84.99	61^st	484	87.4%
2005	87.37	46^th	487	90.6%
2006	85.72	51^st	477	89.3%
2007	84.98	60^th	563	89.3%
2008	83.06	76^th	577	86.8%
2009	82.00	82^nd	587	86.0%
2010	81.51	92^nd	620	85.2%
2011	82.05	94^th	622	84.9%
2012	74.86	61^st	606	89.9%
2013	76.51	86^th	648	86.7%
2014	76.69	103^rd	687	85.0%
2016	76.18	76^th	693	89.0%
2017	71.48	101^st	714	85.9%
2018	70.32	116^th	716	83.8%
2019	67.02	138^th	734	81.2%
2021	69.63	123^rd	746	83.5%
2022	71.32	124^th	774	84.0%
2023	63.32	178^th	792	77.5%
2024	63.37	185^th	807	77.1%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Both the IB and AP tracks are run by a very capable, dedicated staff and the music program is second to none. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Riverview High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	2375	204	19	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	2617
1989	2237	206	20	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	2483
1990	2035	165	24	36	0	n/a	n/a	0	2260
1991	2019	175	22	34	0	n/a	n/a	0	2250
1992	1910	172	19	36	0	n/a	n/a	0	2137
1993	1810	173	18	36	2	n/a	n/a	0	2039
1994	1802	156	18	37	2	n/a	n/a	0	2015
1995	1933	172	26	51	1	n/a	n/a	0	2183
1996	1933	172	26	51	1	n/a	n/a	0	2183
1997	2198	185	26	41	2	n/a	n/a	0	2452
1998	2352	164	28	59	0	n/a	n/a	0	2603
1999	2281	201	24	52	1	n/a	n/a	0	2559
2000	2237	162	37	55	1	n/a	n/a	0	2492
2001	2212	165	39	82	4	n/a	n/a	0	2502
2002	2112	214	60	153	3	n/a	n/a	0	2542
2003	2112	214	60	153	3	n/a	n/a	0	2542
2004	2106	248	70	162	1	n/a	n/a	0	2587
2005	2176	234	80	172	3	n/a	n/a	0	2665
2006	2201	219	62	197	7	n/a	n/a	0	2686
2007	2032	182	54	209	7	n/a	n/a	57	2541
2008	1912	183	51	238	8	n/a	n/a	60	2452
2009	1837	242	54	304	6	n/a	n/a	72	2515
2010	1973	251	63	289	4	n/a	n/a	89	2669
2011	1935	245	74	381	8	3	98	0	2744
2012	1881	204	75	370	6	2	102	0	2640
2013	1829	200	78	388	8	1	102	0	2606
2014	1776	192	72	406	7	2	107	0	2562
2015	1709	197	70	402	1	0	104	0	2483
2016	1716	191	69	417	5	1	93	0	2492
2017	1714	210	82	428	6	0	104	0	2544
2018	1681	219	94	472	7	1	124	0	2598
2019	1701	170	94	517	5	1	118	0	2606
2020	1671	159	103	517	3	2	118	0	2573
2021	1687	179	92	505	2	2	122	0	2589
2022	1679	151	93	502	2	2	113	0	2542
2023	1634	166	95	572	1	1	128	0	2597

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Riverview High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	2617	136.0	19.2	6.2
1989	2483	137.0	18.1	6.9
1990	2260	130.0	17.3	6.2
1991	2250	122.0	18.4	0
1992	2137	111.0	19.2	2.9
1993	2039	97.0	21.0	8
1994	2015	93.0	21.7	7.7
1995	2183	100.0	21.8	13.5
1996	2183	100.0	21.8	13.5
1997	2452	115.0	21.3	10.8
1998	2603	125.0	20.8	13
1999	2559	126.0	20.3	18.2
2000	2492	119.0	20.9	16.7
2001	2502	114.0	21.9	17.3
2002	2542	121.0	21.0	17.4
2003	2542	121.0	21.0	17.4
2004	2587	126.0	20.5	19.6
2005	2665	135.0	19.7	24.2
2006	2686	141.0	19.0	14.9
2007	2541	137.0	18.5	21.1
2008	2452	136.0	18.0	20.2
2009	2515	134.1	18.8	29.6
2010	2669	131.5	20.3	34.2
2011	2744	127.2	21.5	36.4
2012	2640	129.0	20.4	36.2
2013	2606	127.0	20.5	37.6
2014	2562	130.0	19.7	34.8
2015	2483	126.0	19.7	36.9
2016	2492	120.0	20.7	34.3
2017	2544	122.0	20.8	34.7
2018	2598	129.0	20.1	41.2
2019	2606	125.1	20.8	35.6
2020	2573	124.1	20.7	32.9
2021	2589	122.1	21.2	34.5
2022	2542	123.1	20.6	34.2
2023	2597	130.1	19.9	35.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Riverview High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	2617	136.0	19.2	6.2
1989	2483	137.0	18.1	6.9
1990	2260	130.0	17.3	6.2
1991	2250	122.0	18.4	0
1992	2137	111.0	19.2	2.9
1993	2039	97.0	21.0	8
1994	2015	93.0	21.7	7.7
1995	2183	100.0	21.8	13.5
1996	2183	100.0	21.8	13.5
1997	2452	115.0	21.3	10.8
1998	2603	125.0	20.8	13
1999	2559	126.0	20.3	18.2
2000	2492	119.0	20.9	16.7
2001	2502	114.0	21.9	17.3
2002	2542	121.0	21.0	17.4
2003	2542	121.0	21.0	17.4
2004	2587	126.0	20.5	19.6
2005	2665	135.0	19.7	24.2
2006	2686	141.0	19.0	14.9
2007	2541	137.0	18.5	21.1
2008	2452	136.0	18.0	20.2
2009	2515	134.1	18.8	29.6
2010	2669	131.5	20.3	34.2
2011	2744	127.2	21.5	36.4
2012	2640	129.0	20.4	36.2
2013	2606	127.0	20.5	37.6
2014	2562	130.0	19.7	34.8
2015	2483	126.0	19.7	36.9
2016	2492	120.0	20.7	34.3
2017	2544	122.0	20.8	34.7
2018	2598	129.0	20.1	41.2
2019	2606	125.1	20.8	35.6
2020	2573	124.1	20.7	32.9
2021	2589	122.1	21.2	34.5
2022	2542	123.1	20.6	34.2
2023	2597	130.1	19.9	35.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Riverview High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$145 (1.7%)	$8,372 (98.3%)	$8,517
2019	$143 (1.6%)	$8,596 (98.4%)	$8,738
2020	$173 (2.0%)	$8,615 (98.0%)	$8,788
2021	$379 (4.1%)	$8,756 (95.9%)	$9,135
2022	$323 (3.3%)	$9,322 (96.6%)	$9,646
2023	$605 (5.5%)	$10,460 (94.5%)	$11,065

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Riverview High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 138^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 178^th of 792 High schools	3.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Riverview High School)	70	70
9th Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota)	65	63	2%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Riverview High School)	66	61	5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota)	63	56	7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Riverview High School)	78	74	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Sarasota)	77	72	5%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Riverview High School)	76	74	2%
End of Course US History (Sarasota)	78	72	6%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Riverview High School)	50	42	8%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Sarasota)	73	69	4%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Riverview High School)	74	74
End of Course Geometry (Sarasota)	70	64	6%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	2606	2597	0.3%
African American	170	166	2.4%
American Indian	5	1	80%
Asian	94	95	1.1%
Hispanic	517	572	10.6%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	1701	1634	3.9%
Two or More Races	118	128	8.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	35.6%	35.3%	0.3%

Schools Near Riverview High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)					FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Riverview High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1 Ram Way	Sarasota	34231	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	Yes	No	No	(941) 923-1484	2,597	130	19.9	35.3%	1,634 (62.9%)	166 (6.4%)	572 (22.0%)	95 (3.7%)	1 (0.0%)	1 (0.0%)	128 (4.9%)	63.4	185^th of 807 public high schools	77.1%		63.3	178^th of 792 public high schools	77.5%	7				62.0	62.0					35.0	72.0	74.0	77.0		$11,065	$605	$10,460
Suncoast Technical College	Public	12	4748 Beneva Rd	Sarasota	34233	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	No	(941) 924-1365	0	34	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Suncoast Polytechnical High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	4650 Beneva Rd	Sarasota	34233	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	Yes	No	No	(941) 921-3981	585	28	20.8	37.1%	388 (66.3%)	13 (2.2%)	147 (25.1%)	8 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.0%)	91.7	13^th of 807 public high schools	98.4%		90.3	22^nd of 792 public high schools	97.2%	9				91.0	95.0					78.0	96.0	98.0	99.0		$10,428	$685	$9,743
Triad	Public	6-12	4430 Beneva Rd	Sarasota	34233	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 361-6752	116	8	14.5	87.9%	27 (23.3%)	53 (45.7%)	28 (24.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (6.9%)	4.1	736^th of 807 public high schools	8.8%		2.7	767^th of 792 public high schools	3.2%	31		0.0	10.0	4.0	13.0		9.0	4.0	12.0	0.0		22.0		32.0	$19,257	$1,856	$17,401
Sarasota High School	Public	9-12	2155 Bahia Vista St	Sarasota	34239	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	No	(941) 955-0181	2,528	129	19.6	43.1%	1,447 (57.2%)	155 (6.1%)	756 (29.9%)	50 (2.0%)	4 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	114 (4.5%)	49.2	310^th of 807 public high schools	61.6%		56.4	226^th of 792 public high schools	71.5%	84				47.0	51.0					24.0	48.0	76.0	74.0		$10,393	$533	$9,860
Sarasota County Acceleration Academies	Public	9-12	935 N Beneva Rd	Sarasota	34232	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	No	(941) 315-2122	109	4	27.2	3.7%	44 (40.4%)	23 (21.1%)	34 (31.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (6.4%)								(n/a)													38.0		$7,319	$00	$7,319
Sarasota Military Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	801 N Orange Ave	Sarasota	34236	Sarasota County	Sarasota	Yes	No	No	No	(941) 926-1700	1,213	82	14.7	54.2%	563 (46.4%)	74 (6.1%)	492 (40.6%)	20 (1.6%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (5.0%)	48.9	316^th of 807 public high schools	60.8%		59.1	207^th of 792 public high schools	73.9%	109	47.0	37.0	45.0	48.0	52.0	46.0	39.0	45.0	44.0	38.0	51.0	55.0	79.0	72.0	$10,398	$696	$9,703
Booker High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	3201 N Orange Ave	Sarasota	34234	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	Yes	No	No	(941) 355-2967	1,309	75	17.4	67.9%	308 (23.5%)	312 (23.8%)	583 (44.5%)	21 (1.6%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	81 (6.2%)	34.8	478^th of 807 public high schools	40.8%		33.6	464^th of 792 public high schools	41.4%	14				40.0	39.0					28.0	37.0	60.0	66.0		$12,879	$725	$12,153
Amikids Manatee	Public	6-12	6423 9th St E	Bradenton	34203	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 723-4702	26	3	8.6	84.6%	1 (3.8%)	13 (50.0%)	9 (34.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (11.5%)								(n/a)
State College Of Florida Collegiate School	Public, Charter	6-12	5840 26th St W	Bradenton	34207	Manatee County	Manatee	Yes	No	No	No	(941) 752-5491	492	20	24.6	42.9%	250 (50.8%)	38 (7.7%)	156 (31.7%)	24 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.9%)	89.5	23^rd of 807 public high schools	97.1%		83.1	56^th of 792 public high schools	92.9%	33	80.0	80.0	67.0	79.0	82.0	81.0	90.0	79.0	68.0	95.0	97.0	96.0		97.0	$8,708	$577	$8,131

Frequently Asked Questions about Riverview High School

Is Riverview High School a good school?

Riverview High School ranks 185^th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Riverview High School?

Students at Riverview High School are 63% White, 22% Hispanic, 6% African American, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

What schools feed into Riverview High School?

Riverview High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Ashton Elementary School
Elementary : Gulf Gate Elementary School
Elementary : Lakeview Elementary School
Middle : Sarasota Middle School

What district is Riverview High School in?

Sarasota

How many students attend Riverview High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,597 students attended Riverview High School.

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