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#726 of 1,294 schools in KS
Riverton High
High School · Riverton · Riverton, KS
A high school in Riverton, KS where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 290, Riverton, KS 66770
- Math 35% proficient (2025)
- Reading 31% proficient (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Riverton High score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 59 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 33% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* 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 KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Riverton High 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average665/100K
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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
$85,750
Median home value
$131,500
Median rent
$668/mo
College educated
21.7%
Homeownership
86.7%
Poverty rate
2.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66770; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter Springs HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 7–12 | 2.9 mi | 371 | Compare → |
| USD 508 EacademyEnrollment path unverified | 1.9 | 6–12 | 2.9 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Galena HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | 4.0 mi | 236 | 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.
Riverton
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,972NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Riverton High is listed in Riverton; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riverton High
Riverton High is a public high school in Riverton, KS, part of Riverton, serving approximately 227 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #726 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riverton High
What grades does Riverton High serve?
Riverton High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Riverton High?
Riverton High has an enrollment of approximately 227 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverton High is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riverton High rank in KS?
Riverton High ranks #726 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Riverton High's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverton High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Riverton High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverton High has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Riverton High a charter school?
No, Riverton High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Riverton High a Title I school?
No, Riverton High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverton High?
55.5% of students at Riverton High 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
- 227
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cherokee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.2%
- Phone
- (620) 848-3388
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 66770)
- 860
- Area median age
- 47.5
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 66770; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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