Excellent
#434 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 15% in state
Riverside HS
High School · Riverside Beaver County Sd · Ellwood City, PA
A Riverside Beaver County Sd high school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
300 Country Club Dr, Ellwood City, PA 16117
- Math 52% proficient (2021)
- Reading 87% proficient (2019)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Riverside HS score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 30 points since 2018, to 52% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Riverside HS 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 Pittsburgh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated906/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ellwood City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,982
Median home value
$143,000
Median rent
$856/mo
College educated
24.5%
Homeownership
77.7%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16117; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln JshsEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 7–12 | 2.2 mi | 679 | 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 Beaver County Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,777NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Riverside HS is listed in Riverside Beaver County SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riverside HS
Riverside HS is a public high school in Ellwood City, PA, part of Riverside Beaver County Sd, serving approximately 451 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #434 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riverside HS
What grades does Riverside HS serve?
Riverside HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Riverside HS?
Riverside HS has an enrollment of approximately 451 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside HS is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riverside HS rank in PA?
Riverside HS ranks #434 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Riverside HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverside HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverside HS has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Riverside HS a charter school?
No, Riverside HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Riverside HS a Title I school?
No, Riverside HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverside HS?
45.2% of students at Riverside HS 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
- 451
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Beaver County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.1%
- Phone
- (724) 758-7512
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 16117)
- 16,013
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 48.2
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 · 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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.
- 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 16117; 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, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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