Riverside Jr/sr High School

585 Riverside Dr
Painesville, OH 44077
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,682 students in grades 8-12, Riverside Jr/sr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 1,682 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 91% (Top 50% in OH)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65% (Top 50%)
  • : 71% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

School Overview

Riverside Jr/sr High School's student population of 1,682 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
1,682 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Riverside Jr/sr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverside Jr/sr High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#1532 out of 3241 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Riverside Jr/sr High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Riverside Jr/sr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Riverside Jr/sr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
71%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Riverside Jr/sr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Riverside Jr/sr High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Riverside Jr/sr High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
10%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Riverside Jr/sr High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Riverside Jr/sr High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
81%
66%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Riverside Jr/sr High School and the percentage of White public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Riverside Jr/sr High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Riverside Jr/sr High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
0.33
This chart displays the diversity score of Riverside Jr/sr High School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
91%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Riverside Jr/sr High School and public school graduation rate of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Riverside Jr/sr High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Riverside Jr/sr High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riverside Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Riverside Jr/sr High School is ranked #1532 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Riverside Jr/sr High School often compared to?
Riverside Jr/sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mentor High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Riverside Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Riverside Jr/sr High School is 91%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Riverside Jr/sr High School?
1,682 students attend Riverside Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Riverside Jr/sr High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverside Jr/sr High School?
Riverside Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Riverside Jr/sr High School offer ?
Riverside Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Riverside Jr/sr High School part of?
Riverside Jr/sr High School is part of Riverside Local School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 1,682 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 91% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65% (Top 50%)
  • : 71% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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