Very Good
#290 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 22% in state
Riverside High School
High School · Riverside · Wathena, KS
A high school in Wathena, KS where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 38, Wathena, KS 66090
- Math 32% proficient (2025)
- Reading 56% proficient (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Riverside High School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2010–2025), then recovered 34 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* 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 KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,103
Median home value
$130,800
Median rent
$817/mo
College educated
21.5%
Homeownership
84.3%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66090; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Virtual High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 0.0 mi | 7 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Riverside
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,988NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Riverside High School is listed in Riverside; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riverside High School
Riverside High School is a public high school in Wathena, KS, part of Riverside, serving approximately 168 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #290 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
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 168 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside High School is 12.9:1. 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 KS?
Riverside High School ranks #290 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Riverside High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverside High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
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?
54.2% 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
- 168
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Doniphan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.1%
- Phone
- (785) 989-4426
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 66090)
- 2,513
- Area median age
- 46.2
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. 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 66090; 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, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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