Riverside Junior/Senior High School

Summary:

Riverside Junior/Senior High School is a public high school located in Taylor, Pennsylvania, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 725 students. The school is part of the Riverside School District, which is ranked 248 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Riverside Junior/Senior High School stands out in several key areas. It has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (19.17%) compared to the state average (12.4%) and the nearby schools, such as Abington Heights High School and Scranton High School. Academically, Riverside has shown significant improvement, ranking 193 out of 674 Pennsylvania high schools in the 2022-2023 school year, up from 501 in 2018-2019. This is reflected in the school's higher proficiency rates on PSSA and Keystone Exams compared to the state and district averages. Additionally, Riverside has maintained a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 84.1% to 92.0% over the past five years, which is generally higher than the state average.

One notable characteristic of Riverside Junior/Senior High School is its high percentage of students (over 90%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population of students from low-income families. This is a key differentiating factor compared to the nearby schools, such as Dunmore Junior/Senior High School and Pittston Area Senior High School, which have lower percentages of students in this category. This socioeconomic challenge presents both opportunities and areas for continued focus and improvement for the school and the Riverside School District.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 310 Davis St
       Taylor, PA  18517-1938


(570) 562-2121

District: Riverside School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
193rd of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,808 Help


Feeder schools for Riverside Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:    Riverside Elementary School East
    Riverside Elementary School West

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  725

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.4%
Hispanic:
19.2%
African American:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.3% Help


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Compare Details Riverside Junior/Senior High School ranks better than 68.6% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.88. (See more...)
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Compare Details Riverside Junior/Senior High School ranks better than 71.4% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.7. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Riverside Junior/Senior High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.4%), Hispanic (19.2%), African American (5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Riverside Junior/Senior High School is 13.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverside Junior/Senior High School is $15,808.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Riverside Junior/Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverside Junior/Senior High School 280th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Riverside Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Riverside Junior/Senior High School 193rd of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Riverside Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Riverside School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverside School District 248th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Riverside Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Riverside Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 28.03 520th 643 19.1%
2004 34.32 502nd 663 24.3%
2005 41.06 484th 687 29.5%
2006 45.94 476th 736 35.3%
2007 57.72 380th 749 49.3%
2008 48.14 477th 753 36.7%
2009 42.77 541st 770 29.7%
2010 41.52 574th 805 28.7%
2011 45.42 558th 825 32.4%
2012 38.91 603rd 834 27.7%
2013 38.15 546th 758 28.0%
2014 32.74 553rd 728 24.0%
2015 43.11 516th 835 38.2%
2016 36.04 582nd 870 33.1%
2017 60.34 364th 877 58.5%
2018 61.77 357th 861 58.5%
2019 63.32 346th 891 61.2%
2021 61.74 294th 797 63.1%
2022 82.19 121st 883 86.3%
2023 66.88 280th 893 68.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Riverside Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.99 279th 874 68.1%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Riverside Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.36 309th 660 53.2%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Riverside Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.80 108th 362 70.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Riverside Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.22 192nd 681 71.8%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Riverside Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Riverside Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 35.06 445th 583 23.7%
2004 56.03 307th 590 48.0%
2005 38.48 444th 593 25.1%
2006 52.27 352nd 604 41.7%
2007 58.52 308th 615 49.9%
2008 59.82 291st 621 53.1%
2009 53.96 345th 632 45.4%
2010 50.14 396th 649 39.0%
2011 46.16 446th 660 32.4%
2012 42.30 467th 664 29.7%
2013 28.34 493rd 591 16.6%
2014 24.81 490th 580 15.5%
2015 9.57 598th 680 12.1%
2016 34.95 511th 677 24.5%
2017 21.54 541st 663 18.4%
2018 35.07 505th 673 25.0%
2019 36.16 501st 693 27.7%
2022 77.23 139th 634 78.1%
2023 71.70 193rd 674 71.4%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Riverside Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.43 176th 652 73.0%
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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Riverside Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.56 158th 502 68.5%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Riverside Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.11 112th 252 55.6%
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Rank History for high school White students at Riverside Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.07 164th 577 71.6%
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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.

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Reviews:
by a citizen
Sunday, June 14, 2015

Open Quote good school. Close Quote


by a student
Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Open Quote Air conditioner never works, teachers are hostile and ridicule students.
Most teachers are much more interested in becoming friends with the students rather than actually teaching them something. School lunches are not filling and are frequently disgusting. 2 much poot. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Riverside Junior/Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 817 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a -16 802
1989 791 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 793
1990 765 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 769
1991 752 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 754
1992 742 0 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 747
1993 737 0 6 0 1 n/a n/a 0 744
1994 738 0 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 744
1995 701 0 10 0 0 n/a n/a 0 711
1996 701 0 10 0 0 n/a n/a 0 711
1997 711 0 12 0 0 n/a n/a 0 723
1998 734 1 11 0 0 n/a n/a 0 746
1999 741 2 9 1 0 n/a n/a 0 753
2000 742 2 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 754
2001 735 6 7 8 0 n/a n/a 0 756
2002 756 5 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 774
2003 756 5 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 774
2004 724 5 10 4 0 n/a n/a 0 743
2005 727 4 14 15 0 n/a n/a 0 760
2006 743 6 14 18 0 n/a n/a 0 781
2007 720 8 10 24 0 n/a n/a 0 762
2008 682 13 11 32 0 n/a n/a 0 738
2009 632 13 11 39 3 n/a n/a 0 698
2010 628 20 12 49 2 n/a n/a 0 711
2011 632 21 13 51 3 0 0 0 720
2012 612 15 12 53 1 0 0 0 693
2013 581 13 12 63 2 0 0 0 671
2014 594 17 14 68 0 0 4 0 697
2015 584 13 14 73 0 0 1 0 685
2016 537 19 16 80 0 0 3 0 655
2017 557 16 15 91 0 1 6 0 686
2018 553 23 15 92 0 1 8 0 692
2019 554 24 15 107 0 0 7 0 707
2020 561 27 15 100 0 0 12 0 715
2021 541 35 13 108 0 0 13 0 710
2022 524 38 11 118 1 0 14 0 706
2023 518 36 14 139 1 0 17 0 725

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 Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 802 23.0 34.8 n/a
1989 793 53.0 14.9 n/a
1990 769 55.1 13.9 0
1991 754 51.0 14.7 n/a
1992 747 48.9 15.2 n/a
1993 744 44.7 16.6 n/a
1994 744 46.7 15.9 n/a
1995 711 49.2 14.5 n/a
1996 711 49.2 14.5 n/a
1997 723 48.3 15.0 n/a
1998 746 47.3 15.8 n/a
1999 753 49.0 15.4 n/a
2000 754 48.0 15.7 24.5
2001 756 48.0 15.8 23
2002 774 52.6 14.7 27.3
2003 774 52.6 14.7 27.3
2004 743 57.6 12.9 27.6
2005 760 55.0 13.8 27.8
2006 781 55.0 14.2 27.7
2007 762 56.0 13.6 27.2
2008 738 58.5 12.6 29
2009 698 61.1 11.4 30.7
2010 711 59.5 11.9 39.1
2011 720 58.7 12.2 39.4
2012 693 57.7 12.0 38.1
2013 671 56.2 11.9 40.7
2014 697 55.1 12.6 41.6
2015 685 53.0 12.9 44.2
2016 655 54.0 12.1 54.8
2017 686 56.2 12.1 47.8
2018 692 56.5 12.2 49.4
2019 707 54.5 12.9 47.1
2020 715 55.2 12.9 57.1
2021 710 53.8 13.1 55.1
2022 706 52.1 13.5 91.8
2023 725 51.9 13.9 92.3

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 Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 802 23.0 34.8 n/a
1989 793 53.0 14.9 n/a
1990 769 55.1 13.9 0
1991 754 51.0 14.7 n/a
1992 747 48.9 15.2 n/a
1993 744 44.7 16.6 n/a
1994 744 46.7 15.9 n/a
1995 711 49.2 14.5 n/a
1996 711 49.2 14.5 n/a
1997 723 48.3 15.0 n/a
1998 746 47.3 15.8 n/a
1999 753 49.0 15.4 n/a
2000 754 48.0 15.7 24.5
2001 756 48.0 15.8 23
2002 774 52.6 14.7 27.3
2003 774 52.6 14.7 27.3
2004 743 57.6 12.9 27.6
2005 760 55.0 13.8 27.8
2006 781 55.0 14.2 27.7
2007 762 56.0 13.6 27.2
2008 738 58.5 12.6 29
2009 698 61.1 11.4 30.7
2010 711 59.5 11.9 39.1
2011 720 58.7 12.2 39.4
2012 693 57.7 12.0 38.1
2013 671 56.2 11.9 40.7
2014 697 55.1 12.6 41.6
2015 685 53.0 12.9 44.2
2016 655 54.0 12.1 54.8
2017 686 56.2 12.1 47.8
2018 692 56.5 12.2 49.4
2019 707 54.5 12.9 47.1
2020 715 55.2 12.9 57.1
2021 710 53.8 13.1 55.1
2022 706 52.1 13.5 91.8
2023 725 51.9 13.9 92.3

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 Junior/Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $580 (4.2%) $13,174 (95.8%) $13,754
2020 $552 (3.8%) $13,998 (96.2%) $14,550
2021 $797 (5.6%) $13,510 (94.4%) $14,308
2022 $1,483 (9.4%) $14,324 (90.6%) $15,808

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Riverside Junior/Senior 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 346th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 280th of 893 Middle schools
 7.5%
Ranks 501st of 693 High schoolsRanks 193rd of 674 High schools
 43.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Riverside Junior/Senior High School)33.532.2
 1.3%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside Junior/Senior High School)72.747.5
 25.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Riverside Junior/Senior High School)26.440.4
 14%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Riverside Junior/Senior High School)62.565.7
 3.2%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside Junior/Senior High School)63.663.6
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Riverside Junior/Senior High School)57.337.9
 19.4%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Riverside Junior/Senior High School)47.759.8
 12.1%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Riverside Junior/Senior High School)55.675.4
 19.8%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%
All Grades Math (Riverside Junior/Senior High School)30.235.9
 5.7%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Riverside Junior/Senior High School)62.565.7
 3.2%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Riverside Junior/Senior High School)68.454.7
 13.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students707725
 2.5%
African American2436
 50%
American Indian01
Asian1514
 6.7%
Hispanic107139
 29.9%
Pacific Islander00
White554518
 6.5%
Two or More Races717
 142.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.1%92.3%
 45.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Riverside Junior/Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 725 students attended Riverside Junior/Senior High School.

Riverside Junior/Senior High School ranks 193rd of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Riverside Junior/Senior High School are 71% White, 19% Hispanic, 5% African American, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Riverside Junior/Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Riverside Elementary School East
Elementary : Riverside Elementary School West


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

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