RIVERDALE HIGH SCHOOL
Riverdale High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Clayton County school district, located in Riverdale, GA with about 1,263 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 71 teachers, Riverdale High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Riverdale High School, located at 160 Roberts Dr in Riverdale, Georgia, is a public secondary school serving the Clayton County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering academic achievement and personal growth within a diverse student body. It offers a variety of educational programs designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, including college preparatory courses, career and technical education (CTE) pathways, and various extracurricular opportunities that encourage student engagement and community involvement.
The school environment at Riverdale High emphasizes a culture of excellence and accountability, supported by faculty and staff dedicated to student development. By providing a blend of rigorous classroom instruction and diverse athletic and club activities, the school aims to create a well-rounded educational experience. As a vital part of the Riverdale community, the school focuses on equipping its graduates with the essential skills, leadership qualities, and technological literacy necessary to thrive in an increasingly competitive global landscape.
For more information, contact Riverdale High School at (770) 473-2905 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Riverdale, GA 30274
(770) 473-2905
RIVERDALE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Riverdale, GA with about 1,263 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Clayton County
- Total Students:
- 1,263
- Teachers:
- 71
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,263 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending RIVERDALE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 79% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 79.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 15.1%
- Asian
- 3.4%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- White
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.2%
- Male
- 51.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.