Riverside High School

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Riverside High School ranks 252 nd of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Riverside High School is a public high school located in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, serving 446 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Ellwood City Area School District, which is ranked 147 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Riverside High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 95th out of 634 Pennsylvania high schools in 2021-2022 (4-star rating) to 252nd out of 674 in 2022-2023 (3-star rating). This variability suggests inconsistent academic performance compared to other high schools in the state. However, the school has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 89.2% to 95.4% over the past five years, and a low dropout rate between 0.4% and 1.9% during the same period. Riverside High School's performance on Keystone Exams was mixed compared to the state and district averages, with some subjects, such as Algebra I and Literature, showing significantly higher proficiency rates in the 2021-2022 school year, but lower rates in the 2022-2023 school year.

Compared to nearby schools, Riverside High School's performance is generally on par with or slightly above the average, but it lags behind some of the higher-performing schools, such as Shenango High School and Beaver Area Senior High School, which have consistently higher rankings and test scores. The school has also seen an increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 32.97% in 2021-2022 to 41.03% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, which may present unique challenges and needs for the school to address.

Detail:

Public 9-12

300 Country Club Dr
Ellwood City, PA 16117-4999

(724) 758-7512

District: Riverside Beaver County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
252^nd of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,264

Feeder schools for Riverside High School:

Elementary:	Riverside Elementary School
Middle:	Riverside Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 446

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.0%

Two or more races:

2.5%

Hispanic:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Riverside High School ranks better than 62.6% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.43. (See more...)

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

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96%), two or more races (2.5%), Hispanic (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Riverside High School is 14.3. (See more...)

Compare Riverside High School employs 31 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverside High School is $19,264.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Riverside High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverside High School 252^nd of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Riverside High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

White students:

Riverside Beaver County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverside Beaver County School District 147^th of 606 Pennsylvania 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	PA State Percentile
2003	56.02	303^rd	583	48.0%
2004	66.99	211^th	590	64.2%
2005	62.92	243^rd	593	59.0%
2006	74.75	134^th	604	77.8%
2007	60.25	290^th	615	52.8%
2008	65.14	230^th	621	63.0%
2009	68.14	206^th	632	67.4%
2010	65.64	234^th	649	63.9%
2011	72.75	175^th	660	73.5%
2012	69.79	214^th	664	67.8%
2013	54.57	303^rd	591	48.7%
2014	72.51	141^st	580	75.7%
2015	76.60	138^th	680	79.7%
2016	66.44	282^nd	677	58.3%
2017	73.42	189^th	663	71.5%
2018	59.40	359^th	673	46.7%
2019	78.27	137^th	693	80.2%
2022	81.85	95^th	634	85.0%
2023	65.43	252^nd	674	62.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Riverside High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	57.12	294^th	652	54.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Riverside High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	29.84	349^th	502	30.5%

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Rank History for White students at Riverside High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	53.49	278^th	577	51.8%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania 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: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Riverside High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	662	6	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	669
1989	639	7	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	646
1990	605	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	607
1991	602	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	603
1992	584	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	584
1993	603	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	603
1994	605	1	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	610
1995	638	6	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	651
1996	638	6	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	651
1997	655	6	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	668
1998	638	4	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	647
1999	674	4	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	681
2000	646	3	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	652
2001	645	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	648
2002	649	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	653
2003	649	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	653
2004	674	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	675
2005	672	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	675
2006	649	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	652
2007	665	5	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	673
2008	603	3	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	1	609
2009	579	3	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	584
2010	584	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	588
2011	567	1	2	3	0	0	1	0	574
2012	548	2	0	2	0	0	2	0	554
2013	508	1	0	2	0	0	2	0	513
2014	475	2	1	2	0	0	2	0	482
2015	453	4	2	1	0	0	2	0	462
2016	459	2	5	3	0	0	4	0	473
2017	469	5	7	3	1	0	7	0	492
2018	459	10	5	3	1	0	0	0	478
2019	452	3	4	5	1	0	8	0	473
2020	422	3	2	3	1	0	13	0	444
2021	410	1	1	3	1	0	11	0	427
2022	442	2	1	6	0	0	13	0	464
2023	428	1	0	6	0	0	11	0	446

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
1988	669	41.6	16.0	n/a
1989	646	45.0	14.3	n/a
1990	607	41.0	14.8	0
1991	603	38.5	15.6	n/a
1992	584	45.0	12.9	n/a
1993	603	41.3	14.6	n/a
1994	610	35.8	17.0	n/a
1995	651	38.0	17.1	n/a
1996	651	38.0	17.1	n/a
1997	668	39.0	17.1	n/a
1998	647	41.3	15.7	n/a
1999	681	41.0	16.6	n/a
2000	652	42.5	15.3	15.6
2001	648	42.0	15.4	15
2002	653	39.6	16.5	21.6
2003	653	39.6	16.5	21.6
2004	675	38.9	17.4	17
2005	675	38.7	17.4	20.9
2006	652	42.4	15.4	22.5
2007	673	42.3	15.9	24.7
2008	609	42.7	14.3	25.7
2009	584	41.3	14.1	27.9
2010	588	41.5	14.1	27.2
2011	574	42.2	13.5	32.4
2012	554	38.0	14.5	27.3
2013	513	36.1	14.1	25.7
2014	482	37.3	12.8	25.3
2015	462	34.0	13.5	22.1
2016	473	35.0	13.5	29.6
2017	492	34.5	14.2	29.3
2018	478	32.1	14.8	38.1
2019	473	33.0	14.3	37
2020	444	33.0	13.4	35.6
2021	427	32.2	13.2	37.7
2022	464	30.9	14.9	33
2023	446	31.0	14.3	41

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
1988	669	41.6	16.0	n/a
1989	646	45.0	14.3	n/a
1990	607	41.0	14.8	0
1991	603	38.5	15.6	n/a
1992	584	45.0	12.9	n/a
1993	603	41.3	14.6	n/a
1994	610	35.8	17.0	n/a
1995	651	38.0	17.1	n/a
1996	651	38.0	17.1	n/a
1997	668	39.0	17.1	n/a
1998	647	41.3	15.7	n/a
1999	681	41.0	16.6	n/a
2000	652	42.5	15.3	15.6
2001	648	42.0	15.4	15
2002	653	39.6	16.5	21.6
2003	653	39.6	16.5	21.6
2004	675	38.9	17.4	17
2005	675	38.7	17.4	20.9
2006	652	42.4	15.4	22.5
2007	673	42.3	15.9	24.7
2008	609	42.7	14.3	25.7
2009	584	41.3	14.1	27.9
2010	588	41.5	14.1	27.2
2011	574	42.2	13.5	32.4
2012	554	38.0	14.5	27.3
2013	513	36.1	14.1	25.7
2014	482	37.3	12.8	25.3
2015	462	34.0	13.5	22.1
2016	473	35.0	13.5	29.6
2017	492	34.5	14.2	29.3
2018	478	32.1	14.8	38.1
2019	473	33.0	14.3	37
2020	444	33.0	13.4	35.6
2021	427	32.2	13.2	37.7
2022	464	30.9	14.9	33
2023	446	31.0	14.3	41

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	$181 (1.0%)	$17,761 (99.0%)	$17,943
2020	$28 (0.2%)	$18,401 (99.8%)	$18,429
2021	$496 (2.5%)	$19,292 (97.5%)	$19,789
2022	$818 (4.2%)	$18,446 (95.8%)	$19,264

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Riverside High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 137^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 252^nd of 674 High schools	17.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Riverside High School)	78.3	35	43.3%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Riverside High School)	74.3	54.5	19.8%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Riverside High School)	85.3	72.2	13.1%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	473	446	5.7%
African American	3	1	66.7%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	4	0	100%
Hispanic	5	6	20%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	452	428	5.3%
Two or More Races	8	11	37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37%	41%	4%

Schools Near Riverside High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2023)	Keystone Exams Biology (2023)	Keystone Exams Literature (2023)	PSSA Math (2023)			PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (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	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Riverside High School	Public	9-12	300 Country Club Dr	Ellwood City	16117	Lawrence County	Riverside Beaver County School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 758-7512	446	31	14.3	41.0%	428 (96.0%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.5%)	65.4	252^nd of 674 public high schools	62.6%		81.8	95^th of 634 public high schools	85.0%	157	35.0	54.5	72.2									$19,264	$818	$18,446
Lincoln Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	501 Crescent Ave	Ellwood City	16117	Lawrence County	Ellwood City Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 752-1591	672	57	11.8	53.0%	591 (87.9%)	7 (1.0%)	19 (2.8%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (7.6%)	59	304^th of 674 public high schools	54.9%		73.8	181^st of 634 public high schools	71.5%	123	15.9	53.6	74.4	34.8	16.8	25.4	57.2	57.2	55.5	49.2	52.2	$19,967	$832	$19,135
Beaver Falls Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	1701 8th Ave	Beaver Falls	15010	Beaver County	Big Beaver Falls Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 843-7470	469	31	15.2	88.9%	236 (50.3%)	120 (25.6%)	14 (3.0%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	95 (20.3%)	24.8	536^th of 674 public high schools	20.5%		27.3	502^nd of 634 public high schools	20.8%	34	13.9	25.9	54.8									$24,368	$3,078	$21,290
New Brighton Area High School	Public	9-12	3202 43rd St	New Brighton	15066	Beaver County	New Brighton Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 846-1050	383	35	11.0	80.9%	292 (76.2%)	25 (6.5%)	17 (4.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (12.3%)	58.7	307^th of 674 public high schools	54.5%		56.1	335^th of 634 public high schools	47.2%	28	48.7	44.6	60.8									$20,398	$1,254	$19,144
Seneca Valley High School	Public	9-12	128 Seneca School Rd	Harmony	16037	Butler County	Seneca Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 452-6041	2,307	169	13.6	18.5%	2,051 (88.9%)	45 (2.0%)	73 (3.2%)	67 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (3.1%)	75.3	149^th of 674 public high schools	77.9%		74.8	167^th of 634 public high schools	73.7%	18	44.7	63.3	72.8									$19,000	$617	$18,383
Rochester High School	Public	9-12	540 Reno Street	Rochester	15074	Beaver County	Rochester Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 775-7500	225	17	13.0	83.1%	148 (65.8%)	53 (23.6%)	5 (2.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (8.0%)	32.1	497^th of 674 public high schools	26.3%		9.3	570^th of 634 public high schools	10.1%	73	9.5	30.7	64.2									$25,727	$2,078	$23,649
Blackhawk High School	Public	9-12	500 Blackhawk Rd	Beaver Falls	15010	Beaver County	Blackhawk School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 846-9600	762	53	14.5	30.3%	714 (93.7%)	10 (1.3%)	11 (1.4%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (2.8%)	73.1	177^th of 674 public high schools	73.7%		64.1	255^th of 634 public high schools	59.8%	78	37.5	57.4	80.0									$10,152	$43	$10,109
Shenango High School	Public	7-12	2550 Ellwood Rd	New Castle	16101	Lawrence County	Shenango Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 658-5537	468	39	12.1	42.9%	439 (93.8%)	5 (1.1%)	5 (1.1%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.2%)	83.1	91^st of 674 public high schools	86.5%		84.4	70^th of 634 public high schools	89.0%	21	39.3	83.7	77.6	40.5	34.8	38.0	80.3	80.3	69.9	69.7	69.8	$28,923	$5,234	$23,689
Beaver Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	Gypsy Glen Rd	Beaver	15009	Beaver County	Beaver Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 774-0251	644	40	16.0	25.8%	596 (92.5%)	13 (2.0%)	13 (2.0%)	11 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.6%)	83.7	88^th of 674 public high schools	86.9%		87.4	40^th of 634 public high schools	93.7%	48	54.3	64.7	80.3									$17,370	$347	$17,022
Lawrence County Career and Technical Center	Public	9-12	750 Phelps Way	New Castle	16101	Lawrence County	Lawrence County Career and Technical Center	No	No	No	No	(724) 658-3583	378	31	12.2	100.0%	320 (84.7%)	15 (4.0%)	11 (2.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	28 (7.4%)	13.3	580^th of 674 public high schools	13.9%		19.5	531^st of 634 public high schools	16.2%	49	12.2	23.0	36.2

Frequently Asked Questions about Riverside High School

What district is Riverside High School in?

Riverside Beaver County School District

How many students attend Riverside High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 446 students attended Riverside High School.

What schools feed into Riverside High School?

Riverside High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Riverside Elementary School
Middle : Riverside Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Riverside High School?

Students at Riverside High School are 96% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

Is Riverside High School a good school?

Riverside High School ranks 252^nd of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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