Riverside High School vs. Capital High School
Should you attend Riverside High School or Capital 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
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Top Rankings
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Capital High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,126 students in grades 9-12, Riverside High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Serving 1,042 students in grades 9-12, Capital High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,126 students
1,042 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
75 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#465 out of 627 schools in WV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#309 out of 627 schools in WV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
20-24%
Graduation Rate
88%
80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
339
360
Grade 10 Students
297
276
Grade 11 Students
246
230
Grade 12 Students
244
176
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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2%
% Hispanic
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2%
% Black
6%
30%
% White
90%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
