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River View High School

Summary:

River View High School is a public high school located in Bradshaw, West Virginia, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 408. The school is part of the McDowell County Schools district, which is ranked 55 out of 55 school districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

River View High School faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, diversity, and supporting vulnerable student populations. The school consistently ranks among the lowest-performing high schools in West Virginia, with only 2.2% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in mathematics, 40.6% in English Language Arts, and 8.8% in science. The school's performance on state assessments varies significantly across different student subgroups, with female students, African American students, Hispanic students, and students with disabilities performing significantly lower than the state averages. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 63.61% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

The lack of diversity at River View High School, with 98.77% of students being white, may limit the educational experiences and perspectives available to students. The school's academic performance has also been declining over the past several years, suggesting the need for substantial improvements in the school's educational programs and resources to better serve its students and the local community. In comparison, Mount View High School, another school in the McDowell County Schools district, may offer a different educational experience for students in the area.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 512 Mountaineer Highway
       Bradshaw, WV  24817

(304) 967-7480

District: McDowell County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
108th of 112 West Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,869 Help


Feeder schools for River View High School:

Elementary:    Bradshaw Elementary School
    Iaeger Elementary School
    Southside K-8
Middle:    Sandy River Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.5 Help
Number of students:  408

Racial breakdown:

White:
98.8%
African American:
1.0%
Two or more races:
0.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details River View High School ranks worse than 96.4% of high schools in West Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.28. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (98.8%), African American (1%), two or more races (0.2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at River View High School is 18.5, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the McDowell County Schools District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at River View High School is $11,869. 1 high schools in the McDowell County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

River View High School:

SchoolDigger ranks River View High School 108th of 112 West Virginia public high schools. (See River View High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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McDowell County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks McDowell County Schools 55th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for River View High School

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Rank History for all students at River View High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 12.39 110th 113 2.7%
2012 14.36 107th 113 5.3%
2013 12.59 112th 114 1.8%
2014 29.24 96th 115 16.5%
2015 12.55 114th 117 2.6%
2016 20.93 107th 119 10.1%
2017 30.91 102nd 122 16.4%
2018 14.29 108th 115 6.1%
2019 8.57 111th 114 2.6%
2021 5.74 113th 113 0.0%
2022 17.66 97th 112 13.4%
2023 9.85 107th 112 4.5%
2024 11.28 108th 112 3.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at River View High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 24.70 107th 118 9.3%
2018 17.78 81st 103 21.4%
2019 66.02 20th 85 76.5%
2023 31.66 62nd 89 30.3%
2024 29.22 67th 89 24.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at River View High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 41.22 76th 121 37.2%
2018 25.94 89th 112 20.5%
2021 28.30 80th 111 27.9%
2022 35.71 79th 109 27.5%
2023 19.65 91st 107 15.0%
2024 22.23 92nd 110 16.4%
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Rank History for Homeless students at River View High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 36.83 11th 15 26.7%
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Rank History for Female students at River View High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 42.18 73rd 119 38.7%
2018 31.19 81st 111 27.0%
2019 10.40 107th 109 1.8%
2021 9.18 106th 110 3.6%
2022 7.28 104th 108 3.7%
2023 9.04 105th 108 2.8%
2024 10.16 107th 110 2.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at River View High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 25.46 65th 84 22.6%
2022 50.70 46th 91 49.5%
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Rank History for Male students at River View High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 21.63 108th 122 11.5%
2018 6.15 109th 111 1.8%
2019 10.78 104th 109 4.6%
2021 6.90 107th 110 2.7%
2022 29.99 73rd 108 32.4%
2023 12.64 100th 108 7.4%
2024 15.77 94th 109 13.8%
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Rank History for African American students at River View High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 42.27 48th 82 41.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at River View High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 41.82 38th 59 35.6%
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Rank History for White students at River View High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 29.90 103rd 122 15.6%
2018 13.30 106th 113 6.2%
2019 8.37 110th 112 1.8%
2021 5.93 112th 113 0.9%
2022 16.14 98th 111 11.7%
2023 10.02 107th 112 4.5%
2024 11.18 106th 111 4.5%
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Data source: test scores: West 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: West Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for River View High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 573 12 0 1 0 0 0 0 586
2012 538 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 549
2013 521 6 6 0 0 0 0 0 533
2014 501 5 0 2 0 0 1 0 509
2015 481 6 0 4 0 0 1 0 492
2016 484 10 0 4 0 0 0 0 498
2017 479 11 0 4 0 0 0 0 494
2018 462 7 0 4 0 0 0 0 473
2019 470 7 0 3 0 0 1 0 481
2020 441 3 0 2 0 0 2 0 448
2021 407 3 0 2 0 0 3 0 415
2022 418 4 0 1 0 0 2 0 425
2023 403 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 408

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 View High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 586 33.9 17.2 70.8
2012 549 39.0 14.0 77
2013 533 38.0 14.0 73.5
2014 509 36.0 14.1 n/a
2015 492 34.0 14.4 47.4
2016 498 30.0 16.6 55.8
2017 494 27.5 17.9 49.4
2018 473 27.0 17.5 77
2019 481 26.0 18.5 69
2020 448 26.0 17.2 74.1
2021 415 25.0 16.6 63.6
2022 425 25.0 17.0 n/a
2023 408 22.0 18.5 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 View High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 586 33.9 17.2 70.8
2012 549 39.0 14.0 77
2013 533 38.0 14.0 73.5
2014 509 36.0 14.1 n/a
2015 492 34.0 14.4 47.4
2016 498 30.0 16.6 55.8
2017 494 27.5 17.9 49.4
2018 473 27.0 17.5 77
2019 481 26.0 18.5 69
2020 448 26.0 17.2 74.1
2021 415 25.0 16.6 63.6
2022 425 25.0 17.0 n/a
2023 408 22.0 18.5 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for River View High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,573 (13.3%) $10,296 (86.7%) $11,869

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

Impact of COVID-19 on River View 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 111th of 114 High schoolsRanks 107th of 112 High schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (River View High School)7.37.1
 0.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (McDowell County Schools)7.46.5
 0.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)2421.5
 2.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (River View High School)36.535.6
 0.9%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (McDowell County Schools)36.927.4
 9.5%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)51.849.9
 1.9%
11th Grade Science (River View High School)16.710
 6.7%
   11th Grade Science (McDowell County Schools)17.98.7
 9.2%
   11th Grade Science (West Virginia)29.227.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students481408
 15.2%
African American74
 42.9%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic30
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White470403
 14.3%
Two or More Races11

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Frequently Asked Questions about River View High School

River View High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bradshaw Elementary School
Elementary : Iaeger Elementary School
Elementary : Southside K-8
Middle : Sandy River Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 408 students attended River View High School.

River View High School ranks in the bottom 3.6% of West Virginia high schools.

Students at River View High School are 99% White.


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