River Valley High School

Summary:

River Valley High School is a public high school located in Caledonia, Ohio, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 517 students. The school is part of the River Valley Local School District, which is ranked 313 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

River Valley High School has a predominantly white student population, with 90.33% of students identifying as white, significantly higher than the state average and the nearby Tri-Rivers Career Center, which has a 93.77% white student population. Academically, the school consistently performs above the state average on Ohio State Tests, with higher proficiency rates in subjects like American Government, American History, and Biology. Additionally, River Valley High School maintains a high four-year graduation rate of 97.7%, well above the state average, and has a strong gifted and talented program, ranking 11th out of 280 Ohio high schools.

While River Valley High School has a strong academic record, it has experienced a decline in its statewide ranking, from 199th out of 836 Ohio high schools in 2018-2019 to 318th out of 864 in 2023-2024. The school has also seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 6.4% in 2019-2020 to 20.7% in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school serves a diverse socioeconomic population, with 31.53% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to 39.3% at the nearby Tri-Rivers Career Center.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 4280 Marion Mount Gilead Rd
       Caledonia, OH  43314-9456


(740) 725-5800

District: River Valley Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
318th of 864 Ohio High Schools


Feeder schools for River Valley High School:

Elementary:    Heritage Elementary School
    Liberty Elementary School
Middle:    River Valley Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.0 Help
Number of students:  517

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.3%
Two or more races:
4.8%
Hispanic:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.5% Help


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Compare Details River Valley High School ranks better than 63.2% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.27. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at River Valley 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:

River Valley High School:

SchoolDigger ranks River Valley High School 318th of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See River Valley High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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River Valley Local:

SchoolDigger ranks River Valley Local 313th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for River Valley High School

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Rank History for all students at River Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 36.99 476th 681 30.1%
2005 64.86 269th 689 61.0%
2006 62.75 288th 696 58.6%
2007 63.60 321st 756 57.5%
2008 69.20 215th 767 72.0%
2009 58.32 445th 791 43.7%
2010 56.26 491st 819 40.0%
2011 59.29 466th 818 43.0%
2012 57.40 514th 832 38.2%
2013 58.13 427th 767 44.3%
2014 60.28 392nd 769 49.0%
2015 56.32 403rd 778 48.2%
2016 47.13 489th 784 37.6%
2017 41.47 486th 773 37.1%
2018 66.91 210th 800 73.8%
2019 68.70 199th 836 76.2%
2021 56.21 330th 819 59.7%
2022 56.34 371st 836 55.6%
2023 53.88 415th 867 52.1%
2024 61.27 318th 864 63.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at River Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.06 238th 614 61.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at River Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.02 252nd 758 66.8%
2019 73.12 141st 779 81.9%
2021 63.90 218th 763 71.4%
2022 53.81 371st 773 52.0%
2023 51.51 429th 805 46.7%
2024 72.19 177th 822 78.5%
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Rank History for Female students at River Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.02 251st 751 66.6%
2019 75.62 150th 781 80.8%
2021 55.37 357th 775 53.9%
2022 60.88 325th 794 59.1%
2023 64.55 307th 813 62.2%
2024 65.85 279th 798 65.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at River Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.86 379th 550 31.1%
2019 30.05 464th 628 26.1%
2021 80.37 45th 596 92.4%
2022 37.45 345th 606 43.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at River Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.71 242nd 538 55.0%
2023 74.61 37th 308 88.0%
2024 79.67 11th 280 96.1%
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Rank History for Male students at River Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.72 236th 763 69.1%
2019 69.61 231st 792 70.8%
2021 57.75 323rd 778 58.5%
2022 54.00 392nd 808 51.5%
2023 43.02 520th 819 36.5%
2024 60.58 349th 816 57.2%
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Rank History for White students at River Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.84 243rd 718 66.2%
2019 71.57 184th 739 75.1%
2021 50.21 371st 727 49.0%
2022 50.17 389th 749 48.1%
2023 46.28 449th 756 40.6%
2024 57.19 354th 754 53.1%
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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.

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.

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Enrollment information for River Valley High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 624 2 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 637
1989 620 3 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 633
1990 600 4 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 615
1991 589 3 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 599
1992 583 3 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 590
1993 561 4 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 571
1994 559 3 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 566
1995 586 7 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 594
1996 586 7 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 594
1997 591 4 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 599
1998 557 5 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 566
1999 565 3 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 571
2000 531 3 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 540
2001 533 3 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 542
2002 508 3 4 2 0 n/a n/a 7 524
2003 508 3 4 2 0 n/a n/a 7 524
2004 546 4 3 2 0 n/a n/a 8 563
2005 519 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 7 531
2006 527 1 4 2 1 n/a n/a 5 540
2007 546 3 2 3 1 n/a n/a 7 562
2008 540 8 4 0 2 n/a n/a 8 562
2009 556 8 3 5 3 n/a n/a 4 579
2010 525 8 5 3 1 n/a n/a 3 545
2011 498 10 4 4 4 0 13 0 533
2012 467 8 4 12 4 0 12 0 507
2013 464 9 7 12 2 0 14 0 508
2014 490 10 6 16 1 0 16 0 539
2015 524 8 10 13 1 1 13 0 570
2016 511 8 10 11 0 2 17 0 559
2017 519 8 10 10 0 2 15 0 564
2018 505 9 13 7 1 2 16 0 553
2019 497 9 11 5 1 1 17 0 541
2020 514 14 11 3 1 1 18 0 562
2021 486 9 12 8 1 0 29 0 545
2022 463 11 6 9 0 0 23 0 512
2023 467 9 4 11 1 0 25 0 517

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 River Valley High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 637 26.0 24.5 0
1989 633 25.0 25.3 n/a
1990 615 28.5 21.5 n/a
1991 599 29.5 20.3 n/a
1992 590 29.0 20.3 1
1993 571 28.0 20.4 2.8
1994 566 28.8 19.7 1.2
1995 594 26.9 22.1 2.2
1996 594 26.9 22.1 2.2
1997 599 28.9 20.7 1.8
1998 566 30.2 18.7 1.9
1999 571 30.0 19.0 2.5
2000 540 30.1 17.9 4.3
2001 542 30.7 17.7 5.4
2002 524 30.6 17.1 10.1
2003 524 30.6 17.1 10.1
2004 563 33.0 17.1 10.1
2005 531 31.3 17.0 12.8
2006 540 31.1 17.4 13.3
2007 562 31.9 17.6 15.7
2008 562 31.0 18.1 n/a
2009 579 32.1 18.0 20
2010 545 30.5 17.8 24.4
2011 533 24.5 21.7 26.5
2012 507 21.9 23.1 27.2
2013 508 22.2 22.8 29.3
2014 539 22.7 23.6 25.2
2015 570 n/a n/a 26.7
2016 559 26.0 21.5 28.1
2017 564 30.1 18.7 35.3
2018 553 30.1 18.3 36.9
2019 541 27.7 19.4 25.1
2020 562 25.2 22.2 30.4
2021 545 23.6 23.0 n/a
2022 512 27.6 18.5 n/a
2023 517 25.8 20.0 31.5

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 River Valley High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 637 26.0 24.5 0
1989 633 25.0 25.3 n/a
1990 615 28.5 21.5 n/a
1991 599 29.5 20.3 n/a
1992 590 29.0 20.3 1
1993 571 28.0 20.4 2.8
1994 566 28.8 19.7 1.2
1995 594 26.9 22.1 2.2
1996 594 26.9 22.1 2.2
1997 599 28.9 20.7 1.8
1998 566 30.2 18.7 1.9
1999 571 30.0 19.0 2.5
2000 540 30.1 17.9 4.3
2001 542 30.7 17.7 5.4
2002 524 30.6 17.1 10.1
2003 524 30.6 17.1 10.1
2004 563 33.0 17.1 10.1
2005 531 31.3 17.0 12.8
2006 540 31.1 17.4 13.3
2007 562 31.9 17.6 15.7
2008 562 31.0 18.1 n/a
2009 579 32.1 18.0 20
2010 545 30.5 17.8 24.4
2011 533 24.5 21.7 26.5
2012 507 21.9 23.1 27.2
2013 508 22.2 22.8 29.3
2014 539 22.7 23.6 25.2
2015 570 n/a n/a 26.7
2016 559 26.0 21.5 28.1
2017 564 30.1 18.7 35.3
2018 553 30.1 18.3 36.9
2019 541 27.7 19.4 25.1
2020 562 25.2 22.2 30.4
2021 545 23.6 23.0 n/a
2022 512 27.6 18.5 n/a
2023 517 25.8 20.0 31.5

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 River Valley High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,043
2022 $10,729
2023 $10,983

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

Impact of COVID-19 on River Valley High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 199th of 836 High schoolsRanks 415th of 867 High schools
 24.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course American Government (River Valley High School)83.971.4
 12.5%
   End of Course American Government (River Valley Local)83.970.1
 13.8%
   End of Course American Government (Ohio)77.772
 5.7%
End of Course American History (River Valley High School)89.272.9
 16.3%
   End of Course American History (River Valley Local)89.273.3
 15.9%
   End of Course American History (Ohio)78.169.7
 8.4%
End of Course Biology (River Valley High School)86.570.6
 15.9%
   End of Course Biology (River Valley Local)86.570.3
 16.2%
   End of Course Biology (Ohio)73.763.7
 10%
End of Course English II (River Valley High School)7865.5
 12.5%
   End of Course English II (River Valley Local)78.165.3
 12.8%
   End of Course English II (Ohio)66.260.8
 5.4%
End of Course Geometry (River Valley High School)66.350.7
 15.6%
   End of Course Geometry (River Valley Local)66.553.9
 12.6%
   End of Course Geometry (Ohio)50.141.8
 8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (River Valley High School)64.837.6
 27.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (River Valley Local)77.351
 26.3%
   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 Students541517
 4.4%
African American99
American Indian11
Asian114
 63.6%
Hispanic511
 120%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White497467
 6%
Two or More Races1725
 47.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.1%31.5%
 6.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about River Valley High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 517 students attended River Valley High School.

Students at River Valley High School are 90% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 2% African American.

River Valley High School ranks 318th of 864 Ohio high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

River Valley High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Heritage Elementary School
Elementary : Liberty Elementary School
Middle : River Valley Middle School


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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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