River View High School

36509 S Lemon Dr
Kennewick, WA 99337
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 287 students in grades 9-12, River View High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 287 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in WA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

River View High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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Attribute

School Overview

River View High School's student population of 287 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
287 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

River View High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River View High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#1804 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of River View High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of River View High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
9%
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Hispanic
51%
26%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
46%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of River View High School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90-94%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of River View High School and public school graduation rate of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in River View High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is River View High School's ranking?
River View High School is ranked #1804 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of River View High School?
The graduation rate of River View High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend River View High School?
287 students attend River View High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of River View High School students are Hispanic, 46% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River View High School?
River View High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does River View High School offer ?
River View High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is River View High School part of?
River View High School is part of Finley School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 287 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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