Is River Valley High School a good school?

River Valley High School ranks 631 st of 864 Ohio high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend River Valley High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 378 students attended River Valley High School.

What is the racial makeup of River Valley High School?

Students at River Valley High School are 95% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Hispanic.

What schools feed into River Valley High School?

River Valley High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Addaville Elementary School Elementary : Southwestern Elementary School Elementary : Vinton Elementary School Middle : River Valley Middle School

River Valley High School

Summary:

River Valley High School is a public high school located in Bidwell, Ohio, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 378 students. The school is part of the Gallia County Local School District, which is ranked 535 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

River Valley High School has a predominantly white student population, with 94.97% of students identifying as white, significantly higher than the state average and the nearby Buckeye Hills Career Center, which has a 97.62% white student population. The school's academic performance has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Ohio high schools, with proficiency rates ranging from 7.6% to 73.5% across different subject areas and years. Additionally, River Valley High School has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 16.8% to 41.0% over the past five years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Despite these challenges, River Valley High School has a lower student-teacher ratio compared to the nearby Buckeye Hills Career Center, which may suggest smaller class sizes. However, the school's declining academic performance and high rates of chronic absenteeism indicate a need for targeted interventions and support to improve student learning outcomes and engagement. Addressing the school's lack of diversity and the socioeconomic challenges faced by its student population will also be crucial in providing a high-quality education for all students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

8785 State Route 160
Bidwell, OH 45614-9106

(740) 446-2926

District: Gallia County Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
631^st of 864 Ohio High Schools

Feeder schools for River Valley High School:

Elementary:	Addaville Elementary School
	Southwestern Elementary School
	Vinton Elementary School
Middle:	River Valley Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Number of students: 378

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.0%

Two or more races:

1.9%

African American:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 71.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details River Valley High School ranks worse than 73% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.11. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of River Valley High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 631^st of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See River Valley High School in the ranking list.)

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Gallia County Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Gallia County Local 535^th 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
2004	15.10	604^th	681	11.3%
2005	28.04	578^th	689	16.1%
2006	57.55	359^th	696	48.4%
2007	55.89	438^th	756	42.1%
2008	55.79	457^th	767	40.4%
2009	49.49	551^st	791	30.3%
2010	57.82	468^th	819	42.9%
2011	55.26	527^th	818	35.6%
2012	59.34	479^th	832	42.4%
2013	58.48	419^th	767	45.4%
2014	68.99	225^th	769	70.7%
2015	43.76	557^th	778	28.4%
2016	36.94	589^th	784	24.9%
2017	24.13	619^th	773	19.9%
2018	37.59	582^nd	800	27.3%
2019	36.76	588^th	836	29.7%
2021	26.60	621^st	819	24.2%
2022	31.58	609^th	836	27.2%
2023	19.26	672^nd	867	22.5%
2024	27.11	631^st	864	27.0%

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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	36.49	369^th	614	39.9%
2024	24.35	479^th	598	19.9%

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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
2018	55.07	328^th	758	56.7%
2019	50.15	443^rd	779	43.1%
2021	35.59	545^th	763	28.6%
2022	42.35	495^th	773	36.0%
2023	27.24	614^th	805	23.7%
2024	37.13	570^th	822	30.7%

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Rank History for Homeless students at River Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	26.12	25^th	30	16.7%

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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
2018	29.39	580^th	751	22.8%
2019	32.51	603^rd	781	22.8%
2021	32.96	560^th	775	27.7%
2022	34.39	571^st	794	28.1%
2023	20.17	655^th	813	19.4%
2024	25.68	620^th	798	22.3%

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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
2018	37.69	324^th	550	41.1%
2019	34.24	422^nd	628	32.8%
2021	12.65	562^nd	596	5.7%
2022	19.09	521^st	606	14.0%

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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
2018	39.66	399^th	538	25.8%
2019	32.72	231^st	272	15.1%
2021	10.42	341^st	349	2.3%
2022	25.28	282^nd	312	9.6%
2023	13.53	297^th	308	3.6%
2024	36.49	232^nd	280	17.1%

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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
2018	42.10	459^th	763	39.8%
2019	39.25	568^th	792	28.3%
2021	17.47	651^st	778	16.3%
2022	23.28	641^st	808	20.7%
2023	14.30	684^th	819	16.5%
2024	24.60	629^th	816	22.9%

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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
2018	26.35	561^st	718	21.9%
2019	26.44	608^th	739	17.7%
2021	14.98	645^th	727	11.3%
2022	20.34	629^th	749	16.0%
2023	8.28	688^th	756	9.0%
2024	17.64	635^th	754	15.8%

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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.

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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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	326	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	329
1989	320	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	324
1990	336	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	340
1991	357	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	360
1992	362	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	364
1993	850	10	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	863
1994	868	14	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	884
1995	888	18	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	910
1996	888	18	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	910
1997	670	19	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	690
1998	661	18	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	680
1999	606	20	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	627
2000	583	22	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	608
2001	589	20	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	613
2002	596	23	3	1	2	n/a	n/a	1	626
2003	596	23	3	1	2	n/a	n/a	1	626
2004	571	19	2	0	3	n/a	n/a	2	597
2005	539	16	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	4	560
2006	503	12	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	3	519
2007	482	15	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	4	503
2008	480	20	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	5	509
2009	478	20	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	6	506
2010	408	19	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	7	437
2011	396	15	3	2	0	0	6	0	422
2012	384	15	0	5	0	0	4	0	408
2013	408	12	0	4	0	1	6	0	431
2014	391	12	1	1	1	0	4	0	410
2015	407	9	1	2	1	0	4	0	424
2016	398	11	0	4	1	0	8	0	422
2017	443	26	0	4	2	0	11	0	486
2018	428	22	1	0	1	0	8	0	460
2019	413	16	3	3	1	0	11	0	447
2020	398	13	3	3	2	0	11	0	430
2021	389	13	1	4	1	0	12	0	420
2022	376	7	3	3	1	0	5	0	395
2023	359	6	2	4	0	0	7	0	378

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	329	24.0	13.7	0
1989	324	24.0	13.5	n/a
1990	340	23.5	14.4	n/a
1991	360	20.0	18.0	n/a
1992	364	17.5	20.8	17.9
1993	863	36.5	23.6	15.8
1994	884	38.0	23.3	14.4
1995	910	39.0	23.3	12.9
1996	910	39.0	23.3	12.9
1997	690	30.8	22.4	11.6
1998	680	27.5	24.7	9.9
1999	627	28.5	22.0	12.4
2000	608	28.0	21.7	12.3
2001	613	27.0	22.7	10.6
2002	626	29.0	21.6	9.3
2003	626	29.0	21.6	9.3
2004	597	28.0	21.3	9.2
2005	560	29.0	19.3	16.5
2006	519	27.0	19.2	27.1
2007	503	28.5	17.6	31.3
2008	509	24.5	20.8	n/a
2009	506	27.0	18.7	43.4
2010	437	27.0	16.1	48.1
2011	422	28.0	15.0	55
2012	408	25.0	16.3	61.5
2013	431	25.5	16.9	60.8
2014	410	26.5	15.4	52.7
2015	424	n/a	n/a	57.8
2016	422	27.0	15.6	71.3
2017	486	26.5	18.3	n/a
2018	460	28.0	16.4	n/a
2019	447	27.0	16.5	n/a
2020	430	24.7	17.4	n/a
2021	420	44.9	9.3	n/a
2022	395	25.2	15.6	n/a
2023	378	22.8	16.5	n/a

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	329	24.0	13.7	0
1989	324	24.0	13.5	n/a
1990	340	23.5	14.4	n/a
1991	360	20.0	18.0	n/a
1992	364	17.5	20.8	17.9
1993	863	36.5	23.6	15.8
1994	884	38.0	23.3	14.4
1995	910	39.0	23.3	12.9
1996	910	39.0	23.3	12.9
1997	690	30.8	22.4	11.6
1998	680	27.5	24.7	9.9
1999	627	28.5	22.0	12.4
2000	608	28.0	21.7	12.3
2001	613	27.0	22.7	10.6
2002	626	29.0	21.6	9.3
2003	626	29.0	21.6	9.3
2004	597	28.0	21.3	9.2
2005	560	29.0	19.3	16.5
2006	519	27.0	19.2	27.1
2007	503	28.5	17.6	31.3
2008	509	24.5	20.8	n/a
2009	506	27.0	18.7	43.4
2010	437	27.0	16.1	48.1
2011	422	28.0	15.0	55
2012	408	25.0	16.3	61.5
2013	431	25.5	16.9	60.8
2014	410	26.5	15.4	52.7
2015	424	n/a	n/a	57.8
2016	422	27.0	15.6	71.3
2017	486	26.5	18.3	n/a
2018	460	28.0	16.4	n/a
2019	447	27.0	16.5	n/a
2020	430	24.7	17.4	n/a
2021	420	44.9	9.3	n/a
2022	395	25.2	15.6	n/a
2023	378	22.8	16.5	n/a

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 River Valley High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,631
2022	$11,809
2023	$11,554

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 588^th of 836 High schools	Ranks 672^nd of 867 High schools	7.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Government (River Valley High School)	75.6	56.1	19.5%
End of Course American Government (Gallia County Local)	67.7	61.1	6.6%
End of Course American Government (Ohio)	77.7	72	5.7%
End of Course American History (River Valley High School)	81.1	46.4	34.7%
End of Course American History (Gallia County Local)	71.7	52.1	19.6%
End of Course American History (Ohio)	78.1	69.7	8.4%
End of Course Biology (River Valley High School)	64.3	36	28.3%
End of Course Biology (Gallia County Local)	62.2	42.6	19.6%
End of Course Biology (Ohio)	73.7	63.7	10%
End of Course English II (River Valley High School)	59.7	45.5	14.2%
End of Course English II (Gallia County Local)	57.4	48.1	9.3%
End of Course English II (Ohio)	66.2	60.8	5.4%
End of Course Geometry (River Valley High School)	20	15.9	4.1%
End of Course Geometry (Gallia County Local)	19.9	22.6	2.7%
End of Course Geometry (Ohio)	50.1	41.8	8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (River Valley High School)	38	21.4	16.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Gallia County Local)	47	43.4	3.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)	61.1	53	8.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	447	378	15.4%
African American	16	6	62.5%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	3	4	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	413	359	13.1%
Two or More Races	11	7	36.4%

Schools Near River Valley High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests Science (2024)	Ohio State Tests American Government (2024)	Ohio State Tests American History (2024)	Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2024)			Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2024)			Ohio State Tests Biology (2024)	Ohio State Tests English II (2024)	Ohio State Tests Geometry (2024)	Ohio State Tests Algebra I (2024)	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 (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	Ohio State Tests Science 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests American Government End of Course	Ohio State Tests American History End of Course	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Biology End of Course	Ohio State Tests English II End of Course	Ohio State Tests Geometry End of Course	Ohio State Tests Algebra I End of Course	Total
River Valley High School	Public	9-12	8785 State Route 160	Bidwell	45614	Gallia County	Gallia County Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 446-2926	378	23	16.5		359 (95.0%)	6 (1.6%)	4 (1.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.9%)	27.1	631^st of 864 public high schools	27.0%		19.3	672^nd of 867 public high schools	22.5%	41		53.8	61.9							40.8	49.5	26.0	26.4	$11,554
Southern Ohio Digital Academy	Public, Virtual	5-12	218 N College Ave	Rio Grande	45674	Gallia County	Gallia County Local	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(740) 245-7585	60	2	30.0		52 (86.7%)	4 (6.7%)	3 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)								(n/a)														$3,728
Buckeye Hills Career Center	Public	7-12	351 Buckeye Hills Road	Rio Grande	45674	Gallia County	Gallia-Jackson-Vinton	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 245-5334	505	47	10.7		493 (97.6%)	5 (1.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)								(n/a)
Gallia Academy High School	Public	9-12	2855 Centenary Rd	Gallipolis	45631	Gallia County	Gallipolis City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 446-3212	481	27	17.5	40.5%	431 (89.6%)	16 (3.3%)	8 (1.7%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.4%)	35.2	588^th of 864 public high schools	31.9%		38.2	579^th of 867 public high schools	33.2%	9		52.5	59.2							61.7	55.7	30.6	38.8	$14,656
Oak Hill Middle/High School	Public	6-12	5063 State Route 93	Oak Hill	45656	Jackson County	Oak Hill Union Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 682-7055	537	31	19.3		529 (98.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	40.2	546^th of 864 public high schools	36.8%		51.5	451^st of 867 public high schools	48.0%	95	69.6	48.7	68.8	48.4	54.5	44.3	53.8	68.2	55.7	67.1	60.2	26.6	45.9	$10,750
Meigs High School	Public	9-12	42091 Pomeroy Pike	Pomeroy	45769	Meigs County	Meigs Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 992-2158	592	38	15.5		565 (95.4%)	2 (0.3%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.2%)	15.6	692^nd of 864 public high schools	19.9%		22.1	659^th of 867 public high schools	24.0%	33		50.9	41.0							33.3	44.8	4.6	20.5	$11,769
South Gallia High School	Public	9-12	55 Rebel Dr	Crown City	45623	Gallia County	Gallia County Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 256-1054	142	15	9.3		140 (98.6%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39.2	556^th of 864 public high schools	35.6%		48.7	483^rd of 867 public high schools	44.3%	73		67.6	45.0							55.0	62.5	31.7	53.6	$15,766
Wellston High School	Public	9-12	200 Golden Rocket Drive	Wellston	45692	Jackson County	Wellston City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 384-2162	377	18	21.5		364 (96.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.1%)	34.3	595^th of 864 public high schools	31.1%		40.1	557^th of 867 public high schools	35.8%	38		62.9	65.9							50.9	54.4	12.1	42.7	$10,855

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