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#680 of 1,015 schools in UT

Riverton High

High School · Jordan District · Riverton, UT

A Jordan District high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

12476 S 2700 W, Riverton, UT 84065

  • Math 32% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 48% proficient (2025)
  • 90.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.67 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31.6% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47.5% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency40% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected-12.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
College Readiness6.7Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%
AP Participation19%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25.8:1
District spending per student$9,450
Chronic Absenteeism16.7%

Students at Riverton High score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency32%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency48%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 25 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 40% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
35%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
49%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
66%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
38%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
48%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
36%
2018
Math
33%
ELA
49%
2019
Math
33%
ELA
49%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
50%
2025
Math
32%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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 29 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

12.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

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. Open the Salt Lake City map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 20Minimal Transit
  • Bike 59Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated968/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Riverton), 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

$122,809

Median home value

$595,000

Median rent

$1,783/mo

College educated

36%

Homeownership

85.8%

Poverty rate

3.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84065; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
19% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
11 boys'·12 girls'·49 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Oxford AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated3–120.9 mi12Compare →
Kauri Sue HamiltonEnrollment path unverified3.0K–121.2 mi262Compare →
Paradigm High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.67–121.4 mi384Compare →
Herriman HighEnrollment path unverified5.910–12Not available2,415Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Jordan District

Schools in district
69
Rank in district
#44 of 65
District spending per student
$9,450NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Riverton High is listed in Jordan District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Riverton High

Riverton High is a public high school in Riverton, UT, part of Jordan District, serving approximately 2,326 students in grades 10th-12th with a 25.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #680 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% 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 10th through 12th.

How many students attend Riverton High?

Riverton High has an enrollment of approximately 2,326 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverton High?

The student-teacher ratio at Riverton High is 25.8:1. 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 UT?

Riverton High ranks #680 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Riverton High's MySchoolScout rating?

Riverton High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% 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?

12.1% 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
10th – 12th
Enrollment
2,326
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
90
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Salt Lake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.7%
4-Year Graduation
90.0%
Area population (ZIP 84065)
50,284
Area average commute
23.9 min
Area median age
35
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 RISE · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 RISE. 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 RISE · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 RISE. 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 84065; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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