Riverside High School

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Riverside High School ranks 75 th of 215 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Riverside High School is a public high school located in Cedar Rapids, Nebraska, serving grades 9-12 with a relatively small student population of 72 students. The school's racial makeup is predominantly White, with 93.06% of students identifying as such in the current school year.

Riverside High School has shown mixed academic performance compared to the state average. While the school outperformed the state in ACT English Language Arts and Science, it underperformed in ACT Mathematics. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 75th out of 215 high schools in 2022-2023 to 149th out of 209 high schools in 2020-2021. Riverside High School also has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 43.06% to 53.97%, indicating a higher proportion of students from lower-income families. However, the school has a relatively high per-student spending of $29,043 and a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7 to 8.3 students per teacher.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Central Valley High School, Fullerton High School, and St. Edward High School, Riverside High School's academic performance, as measured by ACT proficiency rates, is generally higher. This suggests that Riverside High School may be providing a stronger academic environment for its students. However, the school's fluctuating statewide ranking indicates that its performance may not be consistently strong compared to other high schools in Nebraska.

Detail:

Public 9-12

408 W Dayton St
Cedar Rapids, NE 68627-5559

(308) 358-0640

District: Riverside Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
75^th of 215 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $29,043

Feeder schools for Riverside High School:

Elementary:	Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids
	Riverside Elementary - Spalding
Middle:	Riverside Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 7.6

Number of students: 72

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.1%

Hispanic:

6.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Riverside High School ranks better than 65.1% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.93. (See more...)

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

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.1%), Hispanic (6.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Riverside High School is 7.6. (See more...)

Compare Riverside High School employs 9.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverside High School is $29,043.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Riverside High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverside High School 75^th of 215 Nebraska public high schools. (See Riverside High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Riverside Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverside Public Schools 38^th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Riverside High School

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Rank History for all students at Riverside High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2017	65.65	73^rd	219	66.7%
2019	25.55	164^th	217	24.4%
2021	29.19	149^th	209	28.7%
2023	63.93	75^th	215	65.1%

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Rank History for White students at Riverside High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2019	17.25	175^th	207	15.5%
2021	26.68	153^rd	200	23.5%
2023	59.28	78^th	206	62.1%

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

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Riverside High School

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Year	White	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2015	63	1	2	1	67
2016	58	0	6	1	65
2017	55	0	3	1	59
2018	46	0	2	0	48
2019	51	0	3	1	55
2020	55	0	3	0	58
2021	57	0	6	0	63
2022	70	0	4	1	75
2023	67	0	5	0	72

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 Riverside High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	67	11.0	6.0	40.3
2016	65	9.0	7.2	50.8
2017	59	9.7	6.0	40.7
2018	48	8.5	5.6	41.7
2019	55	8.3	6.6	43.6
2020	58	9.8	5.8	50
2021	63	8.9	7.0	54
2022	75	8.9	8.3	44
2023	72	9.4	7.6	43.1

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 Riverside High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	67	11.0	6.0	40.3
2016	65	9.0	7.2	50.8
2017	59	9.7	6.0	40.7
2018	48	8.5	5.6	41.7
2019	55	8.3	6.6	43.6
2020	58	9.8	5.8	50
2021	63	8.9	7.0	54
2022	75	8.9	8.3	44
2023	72	9.4	7.6	43.1

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 Riverside High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$253 (0.9%)	$23,730 (85.4%)	$27,786
2020	$577 (2.2%)	$22,199 (83.7%)	$26,527
2021	$505 (1.9%)	$21,858 (81.8%)	$26,712
2022	$551 (2.1%)	$21,726 (83.3%)	$26,070
2023	$143 (0.5%)	$23,681 (81.5%)	$29,043

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Riverside High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 164^th of 217 High schools	Ranks 75^th of 215 High schools	40.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside High School)	33.3	66.7	33.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside Public Schools)	33.3	66.7	33.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	37.4	33.4	4.1%
11th Grade Science (Riverside High School)	20	40	20%
11th Grade Science (Riverside Public Schools)	20	40	20%
11th Grade Science (Nebraska)	26.4	25.3	1.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	55	72	30.9%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	5	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	51	67	31.4%
Two or More Races	1	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43.6%	43.1%	0.6%

Schools Near Riverside High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2023)		NSCAS Mathematics (2023)		NSCAS Science (2023)	ACT English Language Arts (2023)	ACT Mathematics (2023)	ACT Science (2023)	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 (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	NSCAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NSCAS Science 8th Grade	ACT English Language Arts 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Riverside High School	Public	9-12	408 W Dayton St	Cedar Rapids	68627	Boone County	Riverside Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 358-0640	72	9	7.6	43.1%	67 (93.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	63.9	75^th of 215 public high schools	65.1%					(n/a)						66.7	13.3	40.0	$29,043	$143	$23,681
Boone Central High School	Public	9-12	605 S 6th St	Albion	68620	Boone County	Boone Central Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 395-2134	198	20	10.1	33.3%	179 (90.4%)	3 (1.5%)	11 (5.6%)	2 (1.0%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	67.9	68^th of 215 public high schools	68.4%		59.1	76^th of 202 public high schools	62.4%	8						56.4	30.9	32.7	$22,188	$858	$18,534
St Edward High School	Public	7-12	601 Clark St	Saint Edward	68660	Boone County	St Edward Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 678-2282	78	10	7.6	42.3%	60 (76.9%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (21.8%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48.1	109^th of 215 public high schools	49.3%					(n/a)		46.0	50.0	46.0	54.0	26.7	33.3	33.3	$26,429	$1,024	$21,762
Fullerton High School	Public	7-12	606 4th St	Fullerton	68638	Nance County	Fullerton Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 536-2431	135	14	10.0	38.5%	130 (96.3%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14.8	192^nd of 215 public high schools	10.7%		53.1	93^rd of 202 public high schools	54.0%	99	59.0	57.0	74.0		57.0	31.6	5.3	10.5	$22,500	$168	$19,068
Central Valley High School	Public	7-12	304 North Shannon Street	Greeley	68842	Greeley County	Central Valley Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 428-3145	124	19	6.5	54.0%	118 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.2%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	27.8	155^th of 215 public high schools	27.9%		30.3	143^rd of 202 public high schools	29.2%	12	77.0	74.0	88.0	79.0	68.0	27.8	27.8	16.7	$37,488	$1,946	$31,532

Frequently Asked Questions about Riverside High School

What district is Riverside High School in?

Riverside Public Schools

What schools feed into Riverside High School?

Riverside High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids
Elementary : Riverside Elementary - Spalding
Middle : Riverside Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Riverside High School?

Students at Riverside High School are 93% White, 7% Hispanic.

How many students attend Riverside High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 72 students attended Riverside High School.

Is Riverside High School a good school?

Riverside High School ranks 75^th of 215 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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