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#894 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 39% in state

Riverwood International Charter School

High School · Fulton County · Atlanta, GA

A Fulton County high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

5900 Raider Dr, Atlanta, GA 30328

  • Math 33% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 56% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 93.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32.8% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56.3% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-9.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+14.5 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-11.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
College Readiness9.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation33.9%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.2:1
District spending per student$15,183
Chronic Absenteeism24.7%

Students at Riverwood International Charter School score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency33%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency56%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 27 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
97%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
78%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
94%
2013
Math
43%
ELA
94%
2014
Math
29%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
54%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
54%
2018
Math
46%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
46%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
10%
2022
Math
34%
ELA
55%
2024
Math
33%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (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 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

41.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Riverwood International Charter 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 Atlanta map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low3/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$113,736

Median home value

$551,600

Median rent

$1,943/mo

College educated

71.7%

Homeownership

56%

Poverty rate

6.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30328; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offeredIB Programme
33.9% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·353 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
12 boys'·11 girls'·34 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
Fulton Academy of Virtual ExcellenceEnrollment path unverified5.42–120.7 mi464Compare →
Holy Innocents Episcopal School, NwPrivate · tuition6.9privatePK–120.7 mi1,327Compare →
Holy Spirit Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition5.7privatePK–122.8 mi391Compare →
Mt Vernon Presbyterian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.9privatePK–122.9 mi1,099Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Fulton County

Schools in district
106
Rank in district
#60 of 104
District spending per student
$15,183NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Riverwood International Charter School is listed in Fulton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Riverwood International Charter School

Riverwood International Charter School is a public high school in Atlanta, GA, part of Fulton County, serving approximately 1,716 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #894 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Riverwood International Charter School

What grades does Riverwood International Charter School serve?

Riverwood International Charter School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Riverwood International Charter School?

Riverwood International Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 1,716 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverwood International Charter School?

The student-teacher ratio at Riverwood International Charter School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Riverwood International Charter School rank in GA?

Riverwood International Charter School ranks #894 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Riverwood International Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?

Riverwood International Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Riverwood International Charter School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverwood International Charter School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Riverwood International Charter School a charter school?

No, Riverwood International Charter School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Riverwood International Charter School a Title I school?

No, Riverwood International Charter School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverwood International Charter School?

41.4% of students at Riverwood International Charter 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
1,716
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
106
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Fulton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.7%
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
Area population (ZIP 30328)
38,821
Area average commute
24.6 min
Area median age
38.7
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 · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. 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 30328; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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