Riverside High

3218 Rose of Sharon Road
Durham, NC 27712

www.riverside.dpsnc.net/

1,812 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Riverside High School, located on Rose of Sharon Road in Durham, North Carolina, is a prominent member of the Durham Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is known for fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with a wide range of extracurricular activities. The campus is designed to support a comprehensive high school experience, offering students access to various specialized programs, athletics, and clubs that cater to a broad spectrum of interests and career aspirations.

Beyond its core curriculum, Riverside High is recognized for its commitment to community involvement and student development. The school emphasizes preparing students for post-secondary success, whether through university pathways, vocational training, or career readiness. By maintaining a focus on both educational excellence and a supportive school culture, Riverside High strives to empower its students to become active, well-rounded contributors to the Durham community and beyond.

1,812

Total Students

99.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

104.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riverside High
Demographic	Student Count
White	473
Hispanic	694
Black	523
Asian	35
Two or More	82
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
694 (38.3 %)
Black
523 (28.9 %)
White
473 (26.1 %)
Two or More
82 (4.5 %)
Asian
35 (1.9 %)
American Indian
3 (0.2 %)
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Durham Public Schools
Phone:	(919)560-3965
Website:	http://www.riverside.dpsnc.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,812
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	99.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,897
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 9 597

Grade 10 506

Grade 11 382

Grade 12 327

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Riverside High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	597
Grade 10	506
Grade 11	382
Grade 12	327

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Riverside High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	789	43.5%
Male	1,023	56.5%

High School 9th - 12th