Riverwood International Charter School

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Riverwood International Charter School ranks 110 th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public 9-12

5900 Raider Dr
Atlanta, GA 30328

(470) 254-1980

District: Fulton County

SchoolDigger Rank:
110^th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,393

Feeder schools for Riverwood International Charter School:

Elementary:	Heards Ferry Elementary School
	High Point Elementary School
	Lake Forest Elementary
Middle:	Ridgeview Charter School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.6

Number of students: 1,737

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

35.4%

White:

34.8%

African American:

24.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.4%

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Compare Details Riverwood International Charter School ranks better than 76% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks 9^th among 18 ranked high schools in the Fulton County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.22. (See more...)

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

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverwood International Charter School is $10,393, which is the 9^th highest among 18 high schools in the Fulton County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Riverwood International Charter School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Riverwood International Charter School 110^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Riverwood International Charter School in the ranking list.)

Fulton County:

SchoolDigger ranks Fulton County 57^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Riverwood International Charter School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	68.47	76^th	335	77.3%
2007	75.14	57^th	358	84.1%
2008	77.91	55^th	370	85.1%
2009	76.43	58^th	372	84.4%
2010	74.98	72^nd	384	81.3%
2011	71.57	86^th	402	78.6%
2012	63.74	120^th	396	69.7%
2013	63.99	114^th	425	73.2%
2014	57.62	141^st	425	66.8%
2015	36.05	257^th	435	40.9%
2016	55.63	128^th	426	70.0%
2017	53.90	118^th	420	71.9%
2018	63.25	104^th	428	75.7%
2019	64.23	97^th	438	77.9%
2021	52.37	148^th	410	63.9%
2022	56.53	132^nd	429	69.2%
2023	66.73	92^nd	442	79.2%
2024	64.22	110^th	458	76.0%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Halfway through my son's 9th grade year at Riverwood and we are very pleased. We moved into the district for the school and can now say it was a good decision. I am very impressed with Principal Dr. Shaw who appears to be on top of everything and promotes excellence in academics, athletics, and the arts equally. We just attended the school musical and I was blown away - it was outstanding and I forgot I was watching high school kids (and the music was played by the live orchestra from the pit) - very impressed!! My son is happy, has made friends, is challenged academically, and is finding his crowd through sports and activities. Construction has started on the new school building and we're excited to see the new school come up out of the ground. Great Job and Thank you Riverwood! Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, March 27, 2016

Riverwood is an amazing high school. The students seem truly happy and those who strive... really thrive. The Administration is phenomenal and has created an air of respect -- for the students and from the students -- that is evident the moment you enter the building. The IB curriculum is world-renowned and students who take advantage of that program are fully prepared for successful college careers and beyond. But it's the student body that makes Riverwood special. The true diversity of the population allows each student to learn from and about each other. It's real-world and it works. Riverwood will be getting a brand new building in the next few years and that will really boost the program even further. Great arts, athletics and extra curriculars make Riverwood a truly special place for students and their families. I have a graduate of Riverwood, one who will graduate next year and one who will matriculate next year. We could send our students anywhere, but chose Riverwood and couldn't be happier. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Riverwood International Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1078	1078
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	991	991
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1061	1061
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1060	1060
1994	575	390	77	53	0	n/a	n/a	0	1095
1995	533	371	64	76	0	n/a	n/a	0	1044
1996	533	371	64	76	0	n/a	n/a	0	1044
1997	568	355	79	116	0	n/a	n/a	0	1118
1998	526	345	85	132	0	n/a	n/a	0	1088
1999	578	306	103	168	0	n/a	n/a	0	1155
2000	561	258	97	180	0	n/a	n/a	0	1096
2001	616	241	118	236	0	n/a	n/a	0	1211
2002	606	247	40	206	1	n/a	n/a	0	1100
2003	606	247	40	206	1	n/a	n/a	0	1100
2004	647	299	35	257	1	n/a	n/a	0	1239
2005	646	361	28	204	1	n/a	n/a	53	1293
2006	635	396	24	203	1	n/a	n/a	33	1292
2007	639	303	25	226	0	n/a	n/a	35	1228
2008	677	286	28	211	0	n/a	n/a	39	1241
2009	729	289	39	258	1	n/a	n/a	47	1363
2010	709	355	37	307	1	0	50	0	1459
2011	756	454	59	342	1	0	52	0	1664
2012	689	473	67	340	2	3	60	0	1634
2013	630	583	58	379	2	4	59	0	1715
2014	586	514	49	459	1	4	59	0	1672
2015	522	448	42	489	1	2	47	0	1551
2016	491	414	45	552	1	1	38	0	1542
2017	498	384	48	578	0	1	38	0	1547
2018	532	439	57	624	1	1	43	0	1697
2019	586	435	52	625	0	1	39	0	1738
2020	631	452	47	644	0	1	44	0	1819
2021	618	404	40	639	1	1	39	0	1742
2022	625	397	37	623	1	1	43	0	1727
2023	604	426	35	615	0	0	57	0	1737

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Riverwood International Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1078	60.0	17.9	1.5
1991	991	64.0	15.4	3.8
1992	1061	64.0	16.5	6.3
1993	1060	58.0	18.3	9.5
1994	1095	66.5	16.5	14.2
1995	1044	72.0	14.5	12.8
1996	1044	72.0	14.5	12.8
1997	1118	40.3	27.7	17.5
1998	1088	75.6	14.4	22.9
1999	1155	74.6	15.5	18.4
2000	1096	75.9	14.4	22.8
2001	1211	84.2	14.4	23.8
2002	1100	80.1	13.7	31.4
2003	1100	80.1	13.7	31.4
2004	1239	78.8	15.7	29.9
2005	1293	90.8	14.2	23.7
2006	1292	92.0	14.0	27.5
2007	1228	80.3	15.3	25.2
2008	1241	78.6	15.8	23.5
2009	1363	79.9	17.1	24.8
2010	1459	88.9	16.4	28.2
2011	1664	91.4	18.2	30.3
2012	1634	89.3	18.2	33.3
2013	1715	89.2	19.2	34.5
2014	1672	91.1	18.3	38.1
2015	1551	94.0	16.5	41.1
2016	1542	93.0	16.5	41
2017	1547	95.4	16.2	39.6
2018	1697	100.2	16.9	38.2
2019	1738	100.3	17.3	34.7
2020	1819	100.9	18.0	36.2
2021	1742	100.0	17.4	30
2022	1727	101.4	17.0	n/a
2023	1737	104.3	16.6	30.4

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 Riverwood International Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1078	60.0	17.9	1.5
1991	991	64.0	15.4	3.8
1992	1061	64.0	16.5	6.3
1993	1060	58.0	18.3	9.5
1994	1095	66.5	16.5	14.2
1995	1044	72.0	14.5	12.8
1996	1044	72.0	14.5	12.8
1997	1118	40.3	27.7	17.5
1998	1088	75.6	14.4	22.9
1999	1155	74.6	15.5	18.4
2000	1096	75.9	14.4	22.8
2001	1211	84.2	14.4	23.8
2002	1100	80.1	13.7	31.4
2003	1100	80.1	13.7	31.4
2004	1239	78.8	15.7	29.9
2005	1293	90.8	14.2	23.7
2006	1292	92.0	14.0	27.5
2007	1228	80.3	15.3	25.2
2008	1241	78.6	15.8	23.5
2009	1363	79.9	17.1	24.8
2010	1459	88.9	16.4	28.2
2011	1664	91.4	18.2	30.3
2012	1634	89.3	18.2	33.3
2013	1715	89.2	19.2	34.5
2014	1672	91.1	18.3	38.1
2015	1551	94.0	16.5	41.1
2016	1542	93.0	16.5	41
2017	1547	95.4	16.2	39.6
2018	1697	100.2	16.9	38.2
2019	1738	100.3	17.3	34.7
2020	1819	100.9	18.0	36.2
2021	1742	100.0	17.4	30
2022	1727	101.4	17.0	n/a
2023	1737	104.3	16.6	30.4

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 Riverwood International Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$287 (2.9%)	$9,572 (97.0%)	$9,867
2018	$281 (2.7%)	$10,042 (97.3%)	$10,323
2019	$292 (2.8%)	$10,100 (97.2%)	$10,393

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Riverwood International Charter School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 97^th of 438 High schools	Ranks 92^nd of 442 High schools	1.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Riverwood International Charter School)	52.4	54.3	1.9%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Fulton County)	58.3	51	7.3%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Riverwood International Charter School)	33.5	31	2.5%
End of Course Algebra I (Fulton County)	49.3	49.3
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%
End of Course Biology (Riverwood International Charter School)	52.5	54.4	1.9%
End of Course Biology (Fulton County)	57.9	55	2.9%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (Riverwood International Charter School)	55.3	45.8	9.5%
End of Course United States History (Fulton County)	53.5	39.9	13.6%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1738	1737	0.1%
African American	435	426	2.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	52	35	32.7%
Hispanic	625	615	1.6%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	586	604	3.1%
Two or More Races	39	57	46.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.7%	30.4%	4.3%

Schools Near Riverwood International Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Riverwood International Charter School	Public	9-12	5900 Raider Dr	Atlanta	30328	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-1980	1,737	104	16.6	30.4%	604 (34.8%)	426 (24.5%)	615 (35.4%)	35 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (3.3%)	64.2	110^th of 458 public high schools	76.0%		66.7	92^nd of 442 public high schools	79.2%	18	55.9	32.9	59.3	38.4									$10,393	$292	$10,100
Cobb Horizon High School	Public, Virtual	6-12	1765 The Exchange SE	Atlanta	30339	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	Yes	No	(678) 594-8240	1,029	82	12.5	15.6%	236 (22.9%)	453 (44.0%)	273 (26.5%)	29 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	35 (3.4%)	28	312^th of 458 public high schools	31.9%		25.2	318^th of 442 public high schools	28.1%	6	23.1	42.6	33.1	20.2	33.3	43.8	55.1	4.2	31.4	39.7	32.6	31.8	$8,685	$192	$8,493
North Atlanta High School	Public	9-12	4111 Northside Pkwy NW	Atlanta	30327	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(404) 802-4700	2,316	148	15.6	23.9%	772 (33.3%)	841 (36.3%)	553 (23.9%)	46 (2.0%)	15 (0.6%)	2 (0.1%)	87 (3.8%)	61.8	123^rd of 458 public high schools	73.1%		54.8	143^rd of 442 public high schools	67.6%	20	55.1	45.2	51.4	31.3									$13,318	$571	$12,747
North Springs High School	Public	9-12	7447 Roswell Rd	Atlanta	30328	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-2490	1,275	90	14.1	43.1%	265 (20.8%)	642 (50.4%)	292 (22.9%)	27 (2.1%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (3.5%)	49.8	190^th of 458 public high schools	58.5%		50.2	171^st of 442 public high schools	61.3%	19	48.7	34.9	46.0	27.9									$10,912	$275	$10,637
Wheeler High School	Public	9-12	375 Holt Rd NE	Marietta	30068	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 578-3266	2,375	138	17.2	38.8%	594 (25.0%)	801 (33.7%)	567 (23.9%)	305 (12.8%)	3 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	104 (4.4%)	73.9	76^th of 458 public high schools	83.4%		71.3	71^st of 442 public high schools	83.9%	5	57.8	45.8	61.1	53.0									$8,136	$219	$7,917
Walton High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1590 Bill Murdock Rd	Marietta	30062	Cobb County	Cobb County	Yes	No	No	No	(770) 578-3225	2,646	137	19.3	3.8%	1,611 (60.9%)	142 (5.4%)	209 (7.9%)	586 (22.1%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	94 (3.6%)	94.5	7^th of 458 public high schools	98.5%		94.6	5^th of 442 public high schools	98.9%	2	89.9	73.9	86.7	87.9									$7,955	$243	$7,713
Dunwoody High School	Public	9-12	5035 Vermack Rd	Dunwoody	30338	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 874-8502	2,040	118	17.2	27.2%	828 (40.6%)	309 (15.1%)	706 (34.6%)	135 (6.6%)	4 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	56 (2.7%)	56.9	146^th of 458 public high schools	68.1%		60.7	117^th of 442 public high schools	73.5%	29	57.9	18.3	47.9	39.2									$10,114	$1,197	$8,916
Chamblee High School	Public	9-12	3688 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd	Chamblee	30341	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-6902	1,776	108	16.4	37.6%	595 (33.5%)	344 (19.4%)	560 (31.5%)	189 (10.6%)	10 (0.6%)	3 (0.2%)	75 (4.2%)	65.6	103^rd of 458 public high schools	77.5%		71.9	69^th of 442 public high schools	84.4%	34	59.6	29.5	63.3	41.0									$7,017	$156	$6,861
Campbell High School	Public	9-12	925 Powder Springs St	Smyrna	30080	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 842-6850	2,928	165	17.7	48.5%	568 (19.4%)	1,196 (40.8%)	883 (30.2%)	139 (4.7%)	11 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	129 (4.4%)	54.8	158^th of 458 public high schools	65.5%		54.3	146^th of 442 public high schools	67.0%	12	48.4	24.3	46.2	47.8									$8,133	$282	$7,851
Cross Keys High School	Public	9-12	1626 N Druid Hills Rd NE	Brookhaven	30319	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-6102	1,714	103	16.6	72.8%	14 (0.8%)	72 (4.2%)	1,537 (89.7%)	69 (4.0%)	11 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	10 (0.6%)	27.5	315^th of 458 public high schools	31.2%		27.1	304^th of 442 public high schools	31.2%	11	18.8	24.0	37.8	27.6									$11,043	$747	$10,297

Frequently Asked Questions about Riverwood International Charter School

What is the racial makeup of Riverwood International Charter School?

Students at Riverwood International Charter School are 35% Hispanic, 35% White, 25% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Riverwood International Charter School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,737 students attended Riverwood International Charter School.

Is Riverwood International Charter School a good school?

Riverwood International Charter School ranks 110^th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Riverwood International Charter School?

Riverwood International Charter School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Heards Ferry Elementary School
Elementary : High Point Elementary School
Elementary : Lake Forest Elementary
Middle : Ridgeview Charter School

What district is Riverwood International Charter School in?

Fulton County

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