Best Public Schools in Riverside, MO

Summary:

The city of Riverside, Missouri is home to a single high-performing public high school, Park Hill South High School, which serves grades 9-12. This school stands out as a top-ranked institution in the state, consistently ranking in the top 9 out of 352-361 Missouri high schools over the past three school years and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Park Hill South High School has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is predominantly white (69.14%) but also includes significant populations of African American (11.51%), Hispanic (10.32%), and Asian (2.53%) students. The school's free and reduced lunch rate of 24.78% indicates a moderate level of economic diversity among the student body. With a per-student spending of $14,048 and a student-teacher ratio of 17.4, the Park Hill School District is investing significant resources into supporting the education and development of students at Park Hill South High School.

Overall, Park Hill South High School stands out as a high-performing, diverse, and well-resourced institution that is likely providing a quality education to the students of Riverside, Missouri. The school's strong academic standing, commitment to serving a diverse student population, and investment in resources make it a standout example in the region.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Algebra I (2023)	MAP Biology I (2023)	MAP English II (2023)	MAP Algebra II (2023)	MAP Government (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP Algebra II End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Park Hill South High	Public	9-12	4500 NW River Park Dr	Riverside	64150	Platte County	Park Hill	No	No	No	No	(816) 359-4120	1,860	106	17.4	24.8%	1,286 (69.1%)	214 (11.5%)	192 (10.3%)	47 (2.5%)	10 (0.5%)	11 (0.6%)	100 (5.4%)	88.8	9^th of 352 public high schools	97.4%		89	9^th of 361 public high schools	97.5%		71.6	55.9	72.3	85.0	64.9	$14,048	$469	$13,578

Cities Near Riverside

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Kansas City	1.73 mi	168	287^th
Parkville	4.05 mi	1	18^th
Gladstone	4.1 mi	7	147^th
Liberty	9.64 mi	18	113^th
Independence	10.05 mi	42	248^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.