Is Riverside High a good school?

Riverside High ranks 76 th of 329 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Riverside High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,749 students attended Riverside High.

What is the racial makeup of Riverside High?

Students at Riverside High are 48% White, 21% Asian, 14% Hispanic, 10% African American, 7% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Riverside High?

Riverside High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Newton-Lee Elementary Elementary : Seldens Landing Elementary Elementary : Steuart W. Weller Elementary Middle : Belmont Ridge Middle

Riverside High

Summary:

Riverside High is a public high school located in Leesburg, Virginia, serving 1,801 students in grades 9-12. It is part of the Loudoun County Public Schools district, which is ranked 24th out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Riverside High consistently ranks among the top high schools in Virginia, ranking 76th out of 329 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students perform exceptionally well on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests, with many subject areas having a higher percentage of students proficient or better compared to the Loudoun County Public Schools district and the state of Virginia. Riverside High's performance is strong across different student subgroups, with high rankings for female students, male students, Asian students, African American students, and Hispanic students. The school's disabled students and low socioeconomic status students also perform well, with the disabled students ranking 26th out of 253 Virginia high schools in the 2023-2024 school year.

When comparing Riverside High to the nearby schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools district, it consistently outperforms many of them, including John Champe High, Independence High, and Loudoun County High, in terms of overall state rankings and SOL test proficiency rates. Schools like Briar Woods High and Stone Bridge High also demonstrate strong academic performance, with rankings and proficiency rates comparable to Riverside High.

Detail:

Public 9-12

19019 Upper Belmont Place
Leesburg, VA 20176

(703) 554-8900

District: Loudoun County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
76^th of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,052

Feeder schools for Riverside High:

Elementary:	Newton-Lee Elementary
	Seldens Landing Elementary
	Steuart W. Weller Elementary
Middle:	Belmont Ridge Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 1,749

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.6%

Asian:

21.3%

Hispanic:

13.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 17.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Riverside High ranks better than 76.9% of high schools in Virginia. It also ranks 7^th among 12 ranked high schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.37. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Riverside High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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

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.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Riverside High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (47.6%), Asian (21.3%), Hispanic (13.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 17.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Riverside High is 13.8. 7 high schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Riverside High employs 126.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverside High is $14,052. 9 high schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Riverside High:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverside High 76^th of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Riverside High in the ranking list.)

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Loudoun County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Loudoun County Public Schools 24^th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Riverside High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile
2018	71.61	28^th	326	91.4%
2019	72.72	30^th	327	90.8%
2021	69.93	28^th	327	91.4%
2022	68.98	57^th	325	82.5%
2023	75.65	47^th	326	85.6%
2024	71.37	76^th	329	76.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Riverside High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	76.94	27^th	193	86.0%
2024	59.86	77^th	198	61.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Riverside High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	63.31	102^nd	320	68.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Riverside High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	75.20	50^th	320	84.4%
2024	72.60	65^th	322	79.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Riverside High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	76.15	28^th	249	88.8%
2024	81.16	26^th	253	89.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Riverside High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	75.71	51^st	321	84.1%
2024	70.94	80^th	322	75.2%

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Rank History for Asian students at Riverside High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	60.03	49^th	120	59.2%
2024	61.06	52^nd	118	55.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Riverside High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	78.07	32^nd	240	86.7%
2024	72.10	49^th	249	80.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Riverside High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	65.58	70^th	232	69.8%
2024	75.76	35^th	233	85.0%

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Rank History for White students at Riverside High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	70.04	55^th	315	82.5%
2024	67.03	89^th	314	71.7%

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

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Enrollment information for Riverside High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	469	87	156	96	1	0	44	853
2017	727	126	238	149	1	0	76	1317
2018	894	138	292	172	5	0	92	1593
2019	1023	148	327	190	6	2	106	1802
2020	1064	150	346	201	9	2	110	1882
2021	1017	153	370	192	10	1	105	1848
2022	968	148	368	218	9	1	107	1819
2023	898	167	379	240	9	0	108	1801
2024	832	181	372	242	7	1	114	1749

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	853	63.0	13.5	7.6
2017	1317	93.8	14.0	8.8
2018	1593	102.2	15.5	9
2019	1802	118.7	15.1	8.9
2020	1882	136.7	13.7	9.6
2021	1848	134.3	13.7	n/a
2022	1819	131.7	13.8	10
2023	1801	127.5	14.1	17
2024	1749	126.2	13.8	17.4

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	853	63.0	13.5	7.6
2017	1317	93.8	14.0	8.8
2018	1593	102.2	15.5	9
2019	1802	118.7	15.1	8.9
2020	1882	136.7	13.7	9.6
2021	1848	134.3	13.7	n/a
2022	1819	131.7	13.8	10
2023	1801	127.5	14.1	17
2024	1749	126.2	13.8	17.4

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$106 (0.9%)	$11,884 (99.1%)	$11,990
2020	$223 (1.6%)	$13,323 (98.4%)	$13,546
2021	$481 (3.4%)	$13,571 (96.6%)	$14,052

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Riverside High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 30^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 47^th of 326 High schools	5.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Writing (Riverside High)	94	95	1%
End of Course Writing (Loudoun County Public Schools)	90	89	1%
End of Course Writing (Virginia)	81	74	7%
End of Course Geometry (Riverside High)	88	78	10%
End of Course Geometry (Loudoun County Public Schools)	88	85	3%
End of Course Geometry (Virginia)	83	80	3%
End of Course Algebra I (Riverside High)	82	78	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Loudoun County Public Schools)	89	85	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)	86	80	6%
End of Course Algebra II (Riverside High)	91	87	4%
End of Course Algebra II (Loudoun County Public Schools)	94	83	11%
End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)	91	86	5%
End of Course Chemistry (Riverside High)	98	89	9%
End of Course Chemistry (Loudoun County Public Schools)	94	87	7%
End of Course Chemistry (Virginia)	88	64	24%
End of Course Biology (Riverside High)	94	87	7%
End of Course Biology (Loudoun County Public Schools)	91	76	15%
End of Course Biology (Virginia)	83	70	13%
End of Course Earth Science (Riverside High)	95	90	5%
End of Course Earth Science (Loudoun County Public Schools)	87	82	5%
End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)	81	72	9%
End of Course English Reading (Riverside High)	94	94
End of Course English Reading (Loudoun County Public Schools)	91	91
End of Course English Reading (Virginia)	86	85	1%
End of Course VA and US History (Riverside High)	80	50	30%
End of Course VA and US History (Loudoun County Public Schools)	75	52	23%
End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)	68	38	30%
End of Course World History I (Riverside High)	96	89	7%
End of Course World History I (Loudoun County Public Schools)	91	84	7%
End of Course World History I (Virginia)	80	66	14%
End of Course World History II (Riverside High)	93	40	53%
End of Course World History II (Loudoun County Public Schools)	88	44	44%
End of Course World History II (Virginia)	81	48	33%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1802	1801	0.1%
African American	148	167	12.8%
American Indian	6	9	50%
Asian	327	379	15.9%
Hispanic	190	240	26.3%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	1023	898	12.2%
Two or More Races	106	108	1.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	8.9%	17%	8.1%

Schools Near Riverside High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Writing (2024)		SOL Geometry (2024)			SOL Algebra I (2024)				SOL Algebra II (2024)		SOL Chemistry (2024)		SOL Biology (2024)				SOL Earth Science (2024)				SOL English Reading (2024)		SOL VA and US History (2024)		SOL World History II (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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	SOL Writing 11th Grade	SOL Writing 12th Grade	SOL Geometry 9th Grade	SOL Geometry 10th Grade	SOL Geometry 11th Grade	SOL Algebra I 9th Grade	SOL Algebra I 10th Grade	SOL Algebra I 11th Grade	SOL Algebra I 12th Grade	SOL Algebra II 9th Grade	SOL Algebra II 10th Grade	SOL Chemistry 10th Grade	SOL Chemistry 11th Grade	SOL Biology 9th Grade	SOL Biology 10th Grade	SOL Biology 11th Grade	SOL Biology 12th Grade	SOL Earth Science 9th Grade	SOL Earth Science 10th Grade	SOL Earth Science 11th Grade	SOL Earth Science 12th Grade	SOL English Reading 11th Grade	SOL English Reading 12th Grade	SOL VA and US History 11th Grade	SOL VA and US History 12th Grade	SOL World History II 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Riverside High	Public	9-12	19019 Upper Belmont Place	Leesburg	20176	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 554-8900	1,749	126	13.8	17.4%	832 (47.6%)	181 (10.3%)	242 (13.8%)	372 (21.3%)	7 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	114 (6.5%)	71.4	76^th of 329 public high schools	76.9%		75.6	47^th of 326 public high schools	85.6%	29	91.5		78.3			94.7	70.6			90.0	50.0	100.0		96.0	74.3	45.8		84.0				94.0	80.0	38.9		19.2	$14,052	$481	$13,571
Stone Bridge High	Public	9-12	43100 Hay Road	Ashburn	20147	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(571) 252-2200	1,697	132	12.8	16.0%	877 (51.7%)	133 (7.8%)	222 (13.1%)	352 (20.7%)	6 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	105 (6.2%)	76.4	46^th of 329 public high schools	86.0%		74.9	52^nd of 326 public high schools	84.0%	6	92.7	60.0	86.9			90.1	76.9	100.0		93.3	68.8	93.8		97.7	82.8	66.7		81.0				94.8	68.8				$15,088	$462	$14,626
Broad Run High	Public	9-12	21670 Ashburn Rd	Ashburn	20147	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(571) 252-2300	1,586	118	13.4	26.7%	656 (41.4%)	157 (9.9%)	261 (16.5%)	401 (25.3%)	5 (0.3%)	5 (0.3%)	101 (6.4%)	63.3	127^th of 329 public high schools	61.4%		75.1	51^st of 326 public high schools	84.4%	76	88.1		78.0	52.9		88.1	76.3	81.8		88.8	90.9	73.3		97.2	66.7	28.0		73.8				93.3	50.0	45.8		39.0	$15,362	$310	$15,052
Loudoun County High	Public	9-12	415 Dry Mill Rd SW	Leesburg	20175	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(571) 252-2000	1,406	121	11.6	22.8%	845 (60.1%)	75 (5.3%)	316 (22.5%)	89 (6.3%)	8 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (5.2%)	61.7	135^th of 329 public high schools	59.0%		60.7	146^th of 326 public high schools	55.2%	11	89.0		81.3			81.7	71.4			55.6				95.4	70.5			75.3				93.1		13.9			$17,164	$419	$16,745
Potomac Falls High	Public	9-12	46400 Algonkian Pkwy	Potomac Falls	20165	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(571) 434-3200	1,685	133	12.6	35.3%	684 (40.6%)	161 (9.6%)	487 (28.9%)	233 (13.8%)	10 (0.6%)	3 (0.2%)	107 (6.4%)	57.5	158^th of 329 public high schools	52.0%		62	141^st of 326 public high schools	56.7%	17	90.1		77.2			83.1	69.6	85.2	72.2	74.2		94.1		94.0	77.0	41.8	33.3	72.1	14.8	50.0		91.1	46.3	46.1	76.5	19.3	$15,418	$461	$14,957
Park View High	Public	9-12	400 W Laurel Ave	Sterling	20164	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(571) 434-4500	1,440	152	9.4	90.1%	112 (7.8%)	65 (4.5%)	1,069 (74.2%)	147 (10.2%)	17 (1.2%)	3 (0.2%)	27 (1.9%)	22.3	309^th of 329 public high schools	6.1%		21.2	308^th of 326 public high schools	5.5%	1	68.2		63.2			70.3	71.1	81.0	93.3	77.8	50.0			88.9	52.6	30.4	65.4	53.1	19.6	39.8		76.1	47.1				$18,655	$521	$18,134
Briar Woods High	Public	9-12	22525 Belmont Ridge Road	Ashburn	20148	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 957-4400	1,763	125	14.1	12.2%	732 (41.5%)	125 (7.1%)	139 (7.9%)	661 (37.5%)	4 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	101 (5.7%)	75.9	48^th of 329 public high schools	85.4%		81.6	13^th of 326 public high schools	96.0%	35	94.5		91.0	66.7		91.1	70.6			95.3	100.0	95.8		100.0	66.8	79.2		85.5				96.1					$14,360	$251	$14,109
W.O. Robey High	Public	9-12	21328 Augusta Drive	Sterling	20164	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(571) 434-4500	51	10	5.0		2 (3.9%)	1 (2.0%)	40 (78.4%)	7 (13.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.0%)	31.4	280^th of 329 public high schools	14.9%					(n/a)								92.9															4.4
Independence High	Public	9-12	23115 Learning Circle	Ashburn	20148	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(571) 367-4200	2,073	147	14.0	9.4%	906 (43.7%)	140 (6.8%)	150 (7.2%)	750 (36.2%)	10 (0.5%)	3 (0.1%)	114 (5.5%)	76.8	43^rd of 329 public high schools	86.9%		71.4	75^th of 326 public high schools	77.0%	32	97.2		91.1	52.6		94.5		84.2		93.0	54.6	56.8		94.8	71.8	30.8		85.6				96.7		37.5		18.2	$14,255	$366	$13,889
Herndon High	Public	9-12	700 Bennett St	Herndon	20170	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 810-2200	2,360	193	12.2	51.2%	645 (27.3%)	157 (6.7%)	1,255 (53.2%)	200 (8.5%)	7 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	96 (4.1%)	39	245^th of 329 public high schools	25.5%		26.6	292^nd of 326 public high schools	10.4%	47			88.2	30.0	17.4	81.9	72.1	75.0		92.0		14.0	33.3	83.5	45.5	33.3	38.1			37.1	32.1	82.6	37.0				$11,221	$256	$10,965

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