Serving 472 students in grades 7-12, Riverton Parke Jr-sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riverton Parke Jr-sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Riverton Parke Jr-sr High School's student population of 472 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
472 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Riverton Parke Jr-sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverton Parke Jr-sr High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1083 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
n/a
13%
White
93%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverton Parke Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Riverton Parke Jr-sr High School is ranked #1083 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Riverton Parke Jr-sr High School often compared to?
Riverton Parke Jr-sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Vermillion High School, North Vermillion High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Riverton Parke Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Riverton Parke Jr-sr High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Riverton Parke Jr-sr High School?
472 students attend Riverton Parke Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Riverton Parke Jr-sr High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverton Parke Jr-sr High School?
Riverton Parke Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Riverton Parke Jr-sr High School offer ?
Riverton Parke Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Riverton Parke Jr-sr High School part of?
Riverton Parke Jr-sr High School is part of Southwest Parke Com Sch Corp School District.
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