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Riverside High School

High School · Duval · Jacksonville, FL

A Duval high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1200 S MCDUFF AVE, Jacksonville, FL 32205

  • Math 24% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 42% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 85.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.01 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics3.5Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.5% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg-11.1 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-15.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile16th
College Readiness5.4Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate85%
AP Participation6.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.8:1
District spending per student$11,578
Chronic Absenteeism53.5%

Students at Riverside High School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency24%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 42% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
56%
ELA
28%
2010
Math
64%
ELA
33%
2011
Math
12%
ELA
39%
2012
Math
46%
ELA
41%
2013
Math
33%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
20%
ELA
38%
2015
Math
19%
ELA
39%
2016
Math
60%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
39%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
43%
2020*
Math
24%
ELA
39%
2021*
Math
24%
ELA
39%
2024
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

55.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Riverside High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Jacksonville map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 38Some Transit
  • Bike 52Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$60,609

Median home value

$257,900

Median rent

$1,190/mo

College educated

36.2%

Homeownership

56%

Poverty rate

16.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32205; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
6.3% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics24sports offered
11 boys'·13 girls'·35 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Broach School of JacksonvillePrivate · tuition6.1K–120.5 mi365Compare →
Young Kids in Motion AcademyPrivate · tuition4.3K–121.1 mi357Compare →
Bethel Holiness AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–121.7 mi12Compare →
Striving for Excellence AcademyPrivate · tuition5.1K–121.7 mi38Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Duval

Schools in district
208
Rank in district
#102 of 194
District spending per student
$11,578NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Riverside High School is listed in DUVAL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Riverside High School

Riverside High School is a public high school in Jacksonville, FL, part of Duval, serving approximately 1,593 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,597 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Riverside High School

What grades does Riverside High School serve?

Riverside High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Riverside High School?

Riverside High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,593 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Riverside High School is 21.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Riverside High School rank in FL?

Riverside High School ranks #2,597 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Riverside High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Riverside High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Riverside High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverside High School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Riverside High School a charter school?

No, Riverside High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Riverside High School a Title I school?

No, Riverside High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverside High School?

55.9% of students at Riverside High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,593
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
73
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Duval County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
53.5%
4-Year Graduation
85.0%
Area population (ZIP 32205)
30,162
Area average commute
24.3 min
Area median age
37.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32205; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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