Serving 114 students in grades 7-12, Riverview High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
114 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)10-14%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-44%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
23%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
50%
47%
Black
8%
6%
White
18%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)<50%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% AZ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Riverview High School?
The graduation rate of Riverview High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Riverview High School?
114 students attend Riverview High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Riverview High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are American Indian, 18% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverview High School?
Riverview High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Riverview High School offer ?
Riverview High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Riverview High School part of?
Riverview High School is part of Mesa Unified District (4235) School District.
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