RIVERDALE HIGH SCHOOL

rdh.leeschools.net/

1,880 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Riverdale High School, located in Fort Myers, Florida, is a public secondary institution serving the Lee County School District. As a staple of the local community, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular programs designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and the workforce. The school is known for fostering an environment that encourages student engagement through athletics, arts, and various career-oriented technical programs.

In addition to its standard academic offerings, Riverdale High School emphasizes community involvement and school spirit, often referred to by the mascot, the Raiders. The campus provides students with access to modern facilities and resources aimed at supporting diverse learning styles. By prioritizing both scholastic achievement and personal development, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute effectively to their local community and beyond.

1,880

Total Students

72.8

Full-Time Teachers

25.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIVERDALE HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	820
Hispanic	848
Black	149
Asian	26
Two or More	30
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
848 (45.1 %)
White
820 (43.6 %)
Black
149 (7.9 %)
Two or More
30 (1.6 %)
Asian
26 (1.4 %)
American Indian
5 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

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:	No
District:	LEE
Phone:	(239)694-4141
Website:	http://rdh.leeschools.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,880
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	777
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 414

Grade 10 514

Grade 11 500

Grade 12 452