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Riverside High School

High School · KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS

1 Warrior Way, Belle, WV 25015

Enrollment

1,126

Student-Teacher

18.2:1

Score

5.2

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

West Virginia schools

#463 of 635

In Belle

#3 of 3

public schools

In district

#49 of 63

KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS

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Riverside High School

5.2/10

High School in Belle · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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4.3/10

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About Riverside High School

Riverside High School is a public high school in Belle, WV, part of KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS. Riverside High School serves approximately 1,126 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Riverside High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #463 of 635 schools in WV.

Structured state assessment records for Riverside High School show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 5.2 · Average
  • District avg 5.4
  • WV avg 5.4

What Parents Should Know

41% of students at Riverside High School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.43 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics3.1Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency13% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency28% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-14.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile13th
College Readiness8.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84%
AP Participation7.3%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment2.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.2:1
Per-Pupil Spending$14,242
Chronic Absenteeism40.5%

Riverside High School — Students at Riverside High School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores WV EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 22.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 41.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 25 test records from WV state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
28%
ELA
25%
2010
Math
30%
ELA
31%
2011
Math
38%
ELA
40%
2012
Math
41%
ELA
43%
2013
Math
46%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
9%
ELA
43%
2015
Math
8%
2016
Math
15%
ELA
49%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
21%
2019
Math
21%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
13%
ELA
42%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.7/10.

How Riverside High School Compares

See how Riverside High School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.2/10
27th percentile in WV
Academic
3.1/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
5.7/10
Average
Environment
2.0/10
Needs Improvement
AP Courses
4
State avg: 2.9
Sports
18
9 boys' · 9 girls'
Advanced STEM
5/5
Subjects offered
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
18:1 student-teacher ratio
62 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
40.5%

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4 AP courses offered IB Programme
7.3% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·13 IB enrolled·CRDC 2021-22
Athletics18sports offered
9 boys'·9 girls'·18 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC 2021-22
Advanced STEM Courses5 of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC 2021-22
Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

1 Warrior Way, Belle, WV 25015

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Riverside High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Chamberlain Elementary School (rated 9.2/10, 8.5 miles away, in nearby Charleston), which scores notably higher. Another option is Sharon Dawes Elementary School (rated 9.0/10, 5.4 miles away, in nearby Miami), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Malden Elementary School (rated 8.9/10, 6.9 miles away, in nearby Charleston), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Belle, see our Belle schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 10.7 mi
School Distance Rating
Midland Trail Elementary School Diamond 0.2 mi 4.3
Chesapeake Elementary School Chesapeake 0.9 mi 3.0
Belle Elementary School Belle 2.3 mi 8.4
East Bank Middle School East Bank 3.4 mi 7.8
Marmet Elementary School Marmet 3.9 mi 4.2
Du Pont Middle School Belle 5.2 mi 6.8
Cedar Grove Elementary School Cedar Grove 4.6 mi 8.2
Sharon Dawes Elementary School Miami 5.4 mi 9.0
Malden Elementary School Charleston 6.9 mi 8.9
Pratt Elementary School Pratt 6.7 mi 7.5
Sherman Elementary School Comfort 7.7 mi 5.9
Mary Ingles Elementary School Tad 8.8 mi 6.6
Chamberlain Elementary School Charleston 8.5 mi 9.2
Horace Mann Middle School Charleston 9.0 mi 6.4
Sherman Junior High School Seth 8.7 mi 5.8
Sherman High School Seth 8.8 mi 3.4
Kanawha City Elementary School Charleston 9.5 mi 7.7
West Virginia Virtual Academy Charleston 9.6 mi
CHARLESTON MONTESSORI INC. Charleston 9.7 mi 7.1
Ruffner Elementary School Charleston 10.7 mi 8.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 25015 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$50,472

Median Home Value

$106,900

Median Rent

$1,077/mo

Population

3,577

College Educated

13.5%

Homeownership

73.6%

Avg Commute

24.2 min

Poverty Rate

8.9%

Median Age

44

Similar Schools

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Spring Mills High School Martinsburg, WV 5.3
Parkersburg High School Parkersburg, WV 5.1
Saint Albans High School Saint Albans, WV 5.1
Brooke High School Wellsburg, WV 5.0
Greenbrier East High School Lewisburg, WV 5.0
Nitro High School Nitro, WV 5.0

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 1,126 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Riverside High School is 18.2:1. 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 WV?

Riverside High School ranks #463 of 635 schools in WV.

What is Riverside High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Riverside High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Riverside High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverside High School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
24 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
31 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,126
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
62
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Kanawha County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
40.5%
4-Year Graduation
84.0%

District

KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS
District Enrollment
23,433
Schools in District
66
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,242
District Rank
#49 of 63

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