Riverside High School

112 E WASHINGTON STREET
RIVERSIDE, NJ 08075

riversidehs.sharpschool.net/

479 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Riverside High School, located at 112 E. Washington Street in Riverside, New Jersey, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the local Riverside Township community. As a cornerstone of the Riverside School District, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering a supportive environment that encourages student growth, extracurricular involvement, and preparation for post-secondary success.

The school is well-integrated into the fabric of the small borough of Riverside, functioning as a central hub for student life and community engagement. By emphasizing core subjects alongside elective offerings, Riverside High School strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body, aiming to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute effectively to society upon completion of their high school education.

479

Total Students

40.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riverside High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	204
Hispanic	187
Black	72
Asian	5
Two or More	10
Pacific Islander	1

White
204 (42.6 %)
Hispanic
187 (39.0 %)
Black
72 (15.0 %)
Two or More
10 (2.1 %)
Asian
5 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Riverside Township School District
Phone:	(856)461-1255
Website:	http://riversidehs.sharpschool.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	479
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	228
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 9 151

Grade 10 114

Grade 11 91

Grade 12 116

Ungraded 7