Riverdale High School

Summary:

Riverdale High School is a public high school located in Mt Blanchard, Ohio, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 344. The school is part of the Riverdale Local District, which is ranked 452 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Riverdale High School has maintained a strong 4-year graduation rate, ranging from 91.1% to 98.8% over the past 5 years, which is on par with or slightly higher than the state average. However, the school has seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 7.0% in 2019-2020 to 21.8% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools like Liberty-Benton High School and Arlington Local High School. Riverdale High School's test scores are mixed, with the school performing well in some subjects but struggling in areas like Geometry and Algebra I, where proficiency rates are significantly lower than the state and district averages.

Riverdale High School's extremely high free and reduced-price lunch rate of 99.13% in the 2022-2023 school year suggests that the school serves a predominantly low-income student population, which may contribute to some of the academic challenges the school faces. The school's statewide ranking has also steadily declined over the past 10 years, from a high of 327 out of 836 Ohio high schools in 2018-2019 to a low of 545 out of 864 in 2023-2024, indicating that the school is struggling to keep up with the performance of other high schools in the state.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 20613 State Route 37
       Mt Blanchard, OH  45867-9783


(419) 694-2211

District: Riverdale Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
545th of 864 Ohio High Schools


Feeder schools for Riverdale High School:

Elementary:    Riverdale Elementary School
    Riverdale Elementary School
Middle:    Riverdale Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.1 Help
Number of students:  344

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.2%
Hispanic:
1.5%
Two or more races:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.1% Help


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Compare Details Riverdale High School ranks worse than 63.1% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.5. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Riverdale High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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.
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Riverdale High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverdale High School 545th of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Riverdale High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Riverdale Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverdale Local 452nd of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Riverdale High School

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Rank History for all students at Riverdale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 36.40 480th 681 29.5%
2005 56.67 349th 689 49.3%
2006 40.18 509th 696 26.9%
2007 59.79 390th 756 48.4%
2008 52.57 494th 767 35.6%
2009 56.86 469th 791 40.7%
2010 55.19 508th 819 38.0%
2011 52.48 561st 818 31.4%
2012 63.87 376th 832 54.8%
2013 50.41 535th 767 30.2%
2014 49.59 530th 769 31.1%
2015 56.28 405th 778 47.9%
2016 57.91 338th 784 56.9%
2017 53.62 358th 773 53.7%
2018 56.96 364th 800 54.5%
2019 60.96 327th 836 60.9%
2021 50.88 404th 819 50.7%
2022 48.11 466th 836 44.3%
2023 39.88 561st 867 35.3%
2024 40.50 545th 864 36.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Riverdale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.36 364th 614 40.7%
2024 46.95 253rd 598 57.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Riverdale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.59 151st 758 80.1%
2019 57.09 365th 779 53.1%
2021 50.15 395th 763 48.2%
2022 56.90 332nd 773 57.1%
2023 39.78 528th 805 34.4%
2024 33.80 596th 822 27.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Riverdale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.97 370th 751 50.7%
2019 55.71 436th 781 44.2%
2021 55.71 352nd 775 54.6%
2022 50.19 441st 794 44.5%
2023 35.27 582nd 813 28.4%
2024 37.33 558th 798 30.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Riverdale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 52.43 250th 628 60.2%
2021 37.70 359th 596 39.8%
2022 66.03 112th 606 81.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Riverdale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.48 109th 538 79.7%
2021 57.81 160th 349 54.2%
2022 35.66 259th 312 17.0%
2023 50.89 197th 308 36.0%
2024 15.52 263rd 280 6.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Riverdale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.86 291st 763 61.9%
2019 63.10 321st 792 59.5%
2021 46.50 441st 778 43.3%
2022 45.43 491st 808 39.2%
2023 40.16 548th 819 33.1%
2024 47.07 478th 816 41.4%
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Rank History for White students at Riverdale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.38 345th 718 51.9%
2019 54.14 378th 739 48.8%
2021 44.58 415th 727 42.9%
2022 39.77 493rd 749 34.2%
2023 31.08 566th 756 25.1%
2024 32.26 559th 754 25.9%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio 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.

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Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Riverdale High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 390 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 395
1989 363 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1990 357 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 360
1991 364 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1992 361 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 363
1993 374 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 379
1994 347 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 348
1995 359 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 360
1996 359 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 360
1997 350 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 351
1998 345 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 346
1999 335 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 336
2000 324 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 329
2001 333 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 338
2002 306 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 4 315
2003 306 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 4 315
2004 300 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 3 305
2005 312 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 4 317
2006 300 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 4 308
2007 333 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 3 340
2008 324 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 4 333
2009 318 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 3 326
2010 334 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 5 341
2011 291 1 1 4 0 0 4 0 301
2012 295 1 1 2 0 0 4 0 303
2013 303 0 1 2 0 0 6 0 312
2014 296 1 0 4 0 0 4 0 305
2015 297 1 2 5 0 0 7 0 312
2016 301 1 0 5 1 0 8 0 316
2017 306 0 0 6 1 0 10 0 323
2018 309 0 0 6 1 0 8 0 324
2019 326 1 1 6 3 0 6 0 343
2020 334 3 1 1 2 1 6 0 348
2021 344 1 1 2 2 1 7 0 358
2022 320 1 1 6 2 1 4 0 335
2023 331 1 0 5 1 1 5 0 344

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 Riverdale High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 395 21.0 18.8 0
1989 365 21.0 17.3 n/a
1990 360 23.7 15.1 n/a
1991 366 27.2 13.4 n/a
1992 363 24.6 14.7 6.6
1993 379 24.2 15.7 4.2
1994 348 26.2 13.3 3.7
1995 360 19.0 18.9 0
1996 360 19.0 18.9 0
1997 351 22.0 16.0 4.3
1998 346 20.0 17.3 6.9
1999 336 28.0 12.0 10.7
2000 329 28.0 11.8 6.7
2001 338 24.0 14.1 7.7
2002 315 22.0 14.3 12.9
2003 315 22.0 14.3 12.9
2004 305 22.0 13.9 12.6
2005 317 19.0 16.7 76
2006 308 22.0 14.0 93.4
2007 340 22.0 15.5 83.7
2008 333 22.0 15.1 n/a
2009 326 21.0 15.5 100
2010 341 21.0 16.2 100.6
2011 301 21.0 14.3 99
2012 303 20.0 15.1 99
2013 312 19.7 15.7 99
2014 305 20.1 15.1 99
2015 312 n/a n/a 99
2016 316 22.0 14.3 99.1
2017 323 21.6 14.8 99.1
2018 324 21.6 14.9 99.1
2019 343 21.6 15.8 99.1
2020 348 21.6 16.0 94.8
2021 358 19.6 18.1 n/a
2022 335 18.0 18.6 n/a
2023 344 18.0 19.1 99.1

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 Riverdale High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 395 21.0 18.8 0
1989 365 21.0 17.3 n/a
1990 360 23.7 15.1 n/a
1991 366 27.2 13.4 n/a
1992 363 24.6 14.7 6.6
1993 379 24.2 15.7 4.2
1994 348 26.2 13.3 3.7
1995 360 19.0 18.9 0
1996 360 19.0 18.9 0
1997 351 22.0 16.0 4.3
1998 346 20.0 17.3 6.9
1999 336 28.0 12.0 10.7
2000 329 28.0 11.8 6.7
2001 338 24.0 14.1 7.7
2002 315 22.0 14.3 12.9
2003 315 22.0 14.3 12.9
2004 305 22.0 13.9 12.6
2005 317 19.0 16.7 76
2006 308 22.0 14.0 93.4
2007 340 22.0 15.5 83.7
2008 333 22.0 15.1 n/a
2009 326 21.0 15.5 100
2010 341 21.0 16.2 100.6
2011 301 21.0 14.3 99
2012 303 20.0 15.1 99
2013 312 19.7 15.7 99
2014 305 20.1 15.1 99
2015 312 n/a n/a 99
2016 316 22.0 14.3 99.1
2017 323 21.6 14.8 99.1
2018 324 21.6 14.9 99.1
2019 343 21.6 15.8 99.1
2020 348 21.6 16.0 94.8
2021 358 19.6 18.1 n/a
2022 335 18.0 18.6 n/a
2023 344 18.0 19.1 99.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Riverdale High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,014
2022 $11,227
2023 $11,183

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Riverdale 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 327th of 836 High schoolsRanks 561st of 867 High schools
 25.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course American Government (Riverdale High School)7573.7
 1.3%
   End of Course American Government (Riverdale Local)7573.7
 1.3%
   End of Course American Government (Ohio)77.772
 5.7%
End of Course American History (Riverdale High School)87.460
 27.4%
   End of Course American History (Riverdale Local)87.460
 27.4%
   End of Course American History (Ohio)78.169.7
 8.4%
End of Course Biology (Riverdale High School)9066.7
 23.3%
   End of Course Biology (Riverdale Local)9066.7
 23.3%
   End of Course Biology (Ohio)73.763.7
 10%
End of Course English II (Riverdale High School)86.360.6
 25.7%
   End of Course English II (Riverdale Local)86.360.6
 25.7%
   End of Course English II (Ohio)66.260.8
 5.4%
End of Course Geometry (Riverdale High School)57.722.7
 35%
   End of Course Geometry (Riverdale Local)57.722.7
 35%
   End of Course Geometry (Ohio)50.141.8
 8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Riverdale High School)3012.7
 17.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Riverdale Local)45.232.1
 13.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)61.153
 8.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students343344
 0.3%
African American11
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic65
 16.7%
Pacific Islander01
White326331
 1.5%
Two or More Races65
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.1%99.1%
 0%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Riverdale High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 344 students attended Riverdale High School.

Riverdale High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Riverdale Elementary School
Elementary : Riverdale Elementary School
Middle : Riverdale Middle School

Riverdale High School ranks 545th of 864 Ohio high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Riverdale High School are 96% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.


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

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