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#463 of 635 schools in WV

Riverside High School

High School · Kanawha County Schools · Belle, WV

A Kanawha County Schools high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1 Warrior Way, Belle, WV 25015

  • Math 13% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2022)
  • 84.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

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, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.2:1
District spending per student$14,242
Chronic Absenteeism40.5%

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

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.

Math Proficiency13%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 28% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
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%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

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

Based on 25 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

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 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated715/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$50,472

Median home value

$106,900

Median rent

$1,077/mo

College educated

13.5%

Homeownership

73.6%

Poverty rate

8.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25015; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offeredIB Programme
7.3% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·13 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics18sports offered
9 boys'·9 girls'·18 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
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
George Washington High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.59–12Not available1,186Compare →
Nitro High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.09–12Not available798Compare →
Saint Albans High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.19–12Not available900Compare →
Sissonville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.19–12Not available572Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Kanawha County Schools

Schools in district
66
Rank in district
#49 of 63
District spending per student
$14,242NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Riverside High School is listed in KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Riverside High School

Riverside High School is a public high school in Belle, WV, part of Kanawha County Schools, serving approximately 1,126 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #463 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

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.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

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%
Area population (ZIP 25015)
3,577
Area average commute
24.2 min
Area median age
44
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 25015; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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