Polytechnic High

2,660 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Riverside Polytechnic High School, commonly known as "Poly," is a historic and prestigious institution located in Riverside, California. Established in 1887, it holds the distinction of being the oldest high school in Riverside and one of the oldest in the state. The school is widely recognized for its long-standing tradition of academic excellence, competitive athletics, and a vibrant campus culture. Its sprawling campus on Victoria Avenue serves as a landmark in the community, blending a rich historical legacy with modern educational facilities.

Beyond its academics, Poly is well-regarded for its diverse extracurricular offerings, including an award-winning performing arts program, a variety of student clubs, and a highly successful athletics department known as the "Bears." The school prides itself on fostering a strong sense of school spirit and community pride among its students, alumni, and local residents. As part of the Riverside Unified School District, Polytechnic High continues to be a cornerstone of the city, preparing a large and diverse student body for higher education and professional success.

2,660

Total Students

103.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Polytechnic High
Demographic	Student Count
White	629
Hispanic	1,735
Black	126
Asian	57
Two or More	92
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
1,735 (65.4 %)
White
629 (23.7 %)
Black
126 (4.7 %)
Two or More
92 (3.5 %)
Asian
57 (2.1 %)
American Indian
8 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Riverside Unified
Phone:	(951)788-7203
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,660
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	103.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,447
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	301

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 709

Grade 10 686

Grade 11 642

Grade 12 623