Riverdale High School vs. East Jefferson High School
Should you attend Riverdale High School or East Jefferson High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Riverdale High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
East Jefferson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,325 students in grades 9-12, Riverdale High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,499 students in grades 9-12, East Jefferson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,325 students
1,499 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
66 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#180 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#866 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
18%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
28%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
13%
Graduation Rate
86%
65%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
384
504
Grade 10 Students
360
389
Grade 11 Students
313
335
Grade 12 Students
268
271
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
1%
% Hispanic
39%
55%
% Black
22%
24%
% White
31%
18%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
