Riverton High School

www.rivertonschools.org

372 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Riverton High School, located in Riverton, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the local community. As a cornerstone of the Riverton Community Unit School District 14, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and character development for its students. It provides a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education, while maintaining a supportive environment that emphasizes both intellectual and social-emotional learning.

Beyond its academic offerings, Riverton High School is deeply integrated into the fabric of the small-town community. The school prides itself on maintaining strong relationships between students, staff, and local families, often hosting extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and community events that encourage school spirit and civic engagement. By balancing a commitment to rigorous educational standards with the personal attention afforded by a close-knit student body, the school strives to empower its students to become productive, responsible citizens.

372

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riverton High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	335
Hispanic	8
Black	11
Asian	2
Two or More	14
Pacific Islander	2

White
335 (90.1 %)
Two or More
14 (3.8 %)
Black
11 (3.0 %)
Hispanic
8 (2.2 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Riverton CUSD 14
Phone:	(217)629-6003
Website:	http://www.rivertonschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	372
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 8 2

Grade 9 100

Grade 10 91

Grade 11 96

Grade 12 83