Riverbend High

Summary:

Riverbend High is a public high school in Fredericksburg, Virginia, serving 1,995 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Spotsylvania County Public Schools district, which is ranked 80 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Riverbend High has a higher percentage of White students (57.59%) compared to nearby schools, which have more diverse student populations. The school consistently ranks in the top half of Virginia high schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, and performs particularly well for its African American and White student subgroups, ranking 35th and 92nd out of Virginia high schools, respectively, in the 2023-2024 school year. Riverbend High outperforms the Spotsylvania County and Virginia averages in several key subject areas, including 11th and 12th grade Writing, 9th grade Algebra I, and 10th and 12th grade Biology.

However, Riverbend High has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the years, and its performance on the SOL/Earth Science and SOL/VA and US History assessments is notably lower than its performance in other subject areas. The school also has a relatively high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (28.77% in 2022-2023), suggesting a significant population of students from lower-income families, and a higher student-teacher ratio (16.9 in 2022-2023) compared to nearby schools, which could impact the level of individual attention and support available to students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 12301 Spotswood Furnace Rd.
       Fredericksburg, VA  22407


(540) 548-4051

District: Spotsylvania County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
105th of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,027 Help


Feeder schools for Riverbend High:

Elementary:    Brock Road Elementary
    Chancellor Elementary
    Harrison Road Elementary
    Wilderness Elementary
Middle:    Chancellor Middle
    Ni River Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  1,995

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.6%
Hispanic:
17.6%
African American:
14.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.8% Help


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Compare Details Riverbend High ranks better than 68.1% of high schools in Virginia. It also ranks first among 5 ranked high schools in the Spotsylvania County Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.4. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Riverbend High 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.
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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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Riverbend High has the largest high school student body size in the Spotsylvania County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverbend High is $6,027, which is the lowest among 5 high schools in the Spotsylvania County Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Riverbend High:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverbend High 105th of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Riverbend High in the ranking list.)

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Spotsylvania County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Spotsylvania County Public Schools 80th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Riverbend High

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Rank History for all students at Riverbend High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 53.85 121st 308 60.7%
2006 46.47 184th 314 41.4%
2007 53.23 137th 313 56.2%
2008 59.55 99th 316 68.7%
2009 65.50 63rd 313 79.9%
2010 65.78 65th 317 79.5%
2011 74.63 32nd 320 90.0%
2012 66.21 57th 321 82.2%
2013 61.26 81st 321 74.8%
2014 59.01 90th 322 72.0%
2015 54.25 116th 322 64.0%
2016 55.94 115th 321 64.2%
2017 65.44 63rd 324 80.6%
2018 60.57 94th 326 71.2%
2019 48.95 171st 327 47.7%
2021 54.06 124th 327 62.1%
2022 46.63 180th 325 44.6%
2023 63.05 131st 326 59.8%
2024 66.40 105th 329 68.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Riverbend High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.25 92nd 193 52.3%
2024 63.04 67th 198 66.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Riverbend High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 62.50 107th 320 66.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Riverbend High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.53 105th 320 67.2%
2024 64.11 118th 322 63.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Riverbend High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.82 96th 249 61.4%
2024 69.17 60th 253 76.3%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Riverbend High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 55.39 46th 92 50.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Riverbend High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.27 139th 321 56.7%
2024 69.18 91st 322 71.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Riverbend High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 36.25 93rd 118 21.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Riverbend High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.12 82nd 240 65.8%
2024 76.62 35th 249 85.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Riverbend High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.02 92nd 232 60.3%
2024 51.19 120th 233 48.5%
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Rank History for White students at Riverbend High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.53 118th 315 62.5%
2024 66.69 92nd 314 70.7%
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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.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a student
Monday, December 14, 2020

Open Quote too much racism, not enough theater funding Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, May 5, 2017

Open Quote All 3 of my children attended Riverbend HAS for all 4 years. The each received an excellent education. Most of their teachers were very good @ keeping communication open & worked with my children and myself to reach their individual goals. The environment always clean. I felt my children were safe with a low crime rate. Overall, I was very happy with the school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Riverbend High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 1213 215 25 55 3 n/a n/a 11 1522
2006 1421 253 43 78 3 n/a n/a 12 1810
2007 1481 270 48 106 2 n/a n/a 11 1918
2008 1510 297 52 132 2 n/a n/a 10 2003
2009 1459 301 56 126 4 n/a n/a 17 1963
2010 1480 277 57 131 4 n/a n/a 27 1976
2011 1397 294 52 156 9 7 35 0 1950
2012 1378 275 48 166 11 9 48 0 1935
2013 1372 261 47 173 11 5 54 0 1923
2014 1293 268 45 190 13 2 62 0 1873
2015 1315 272 48 219 13 2 79 0 1948
2016 1300 270 52 216 7 2 88 0 1935
2017 1274 264 57 212 3 1 108 0 1919
2018 1309 286 55 225 2 2 101 0 1980
2019 1261 262 55 237 3 4 97 0 1919
2020 1240 262 53 242 6 4 111 0 1918
2021 1183 283 50 262 6 7 109 0 1900
2022 1142 291 53 302 5 2 124 0 1919
2023 1149 285 50 352 6 2 151 0 1995

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 Riverbend High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 1522 n/a n/a 10.3
2006 1810 123.0 14.7 11.5
2007 1918 126.4 15.2 10.1
2008 2003 101.7 19.7 9
2009 1963 103.1 19.0 11.3
2010 1976 107.4 18.4 14.9
2011 1950 101.3 19.2 16
2012 1935 106.9 18.0 18.1
2013 1923 104.2 18.4 19.1
2014 1873 105.5 17.7 21.5
2015 1948 106.0 18.3 23.5
2016 1935 106.0 18.2 25.4
2017 1919 107.3 17.8 26
2018 1980 108.4 18.2 26.9
2019 1919 110.3 17.3 21.9
2020 1918 111.4 17.2 23.3
2021 1900 107.8 17.6 n/a
2022 1919 114.9 16.6 23.2
2023 1995 117.7 16.9 28.8

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 Riverbend High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 1522 n/a n/a 10.3
2006 1810 123.0 14.7 11.5
2007 1918 126.4 15.2 10.1
2008 2003 101.7 19.7 9
2009 1963 103.1 19.0 11.3
2010 1976 107.4 18.4 14.9
2011 1950 101.3 19.2 16
2012 1935 106.9 18.0 18.1
2013 1923 104.2 18.4 19.1
2014 1873 105.5 17.7 21.5
2015 1948 106.0 18.3 23.5
2016 1935 106.0 18.2 25.4
2017 1919 107.3 17.8 26
2018 1980 108.4 18.2 26.9
2019 1919 110.3 17.3 21.9
2020 1918 111.4 17.2 23.3
2021 1900 107.8 17.6 n/a
2022 1919 114.9 16.6 23.2
2023 1995 117.7 16.9 28.8

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 Riverbend High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $138 (2.3%) $5,798 (97.7%) $5,936
2020 $138 (2.3%) $5,823 (97.7%) $5,961
2021 $139 (2.3%) $5,888 (97.7%) $6,027

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Riverbend High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 171st of 327 High schoolsRanks 131st of 326 High schools
 12.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Writing (Riverbend High)8981
 8%
   End of Course Writing (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)8574
 11%
   End of Course Writing (Virginia)8174
 7%
End of Course Geometry (Riverbend High)8467
 17%
   End of Course Geometry (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)7675
 1%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Riverbend High)8272
 10%
   End of Course Algebra I (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)8374
 9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (Riverbend High)8777
 10%
   End of Course Algebra II (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)8484
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Biology (Riverbend High)8773
 14%
   End of Course Biology (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)8368
 15%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course English Reading (Riverbend High)8589
 4%
   End of Course English Reading (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)8484
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course Geography (Riverbend High)9076
 14%
   End of Course Geography (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)7970
 9%
   End of Course Geography (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course VA and US History (Riverbend High)7344
 29%
   End of Course VA and US History (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)7346
 27%
   End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)6838
 30%
End of Course World History II (Riverbend High)8131
 50%
   End of Course World History II (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)7539
 36%
   End of Course World History II (Virginia)8148
 33%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students19191995
 4%
African American262285
 8.8%
American Indian36
 100%
Asian5550
 9.1%
Hispanic237352
 48.5%
Pacific Islander42
 50%
White12611149
 8.9%
Two or More Races97151
 55.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.9%28.8%
 6.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Riverbend High

Students at Riverbend High are 58% White, 18% Hispanic, 14% African American, 8% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Riverbend High ranks 105th of 329 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,995 students attended Riverbend High.

Riverbend High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Brock Road Elementary
Elementary : Chancellor Elementary
Elementary : Harrison Road Elementary
Elementary : Wilderness Elementary
Middle : Chancellor Middle
Middle : Ni River Middle


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

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