Riverdale High School

20613 State Route 37
Mt Blanchard, OH 45867

344 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Riverdale High School, located in Mt. Blanchard, Ohio, is a rural public secondary school that serves as a central hub for the Riverdale Local School District. The school is known for its strong sense of community and focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances rigorous academics with a variety of extracurricular opportunities. As a smaller district, Riverdale prides itself on fostering close-knit relationships between students and faculty, creating a supportive environment that encourages personal growth and community involvement.

In addition to its core curriculum, Riverdale High School offers various athletic programs, student organizations, and vocational pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school is deeply integrated into the local culture of Hardin County, often acting as a focal point for town activities and spirit. By emphasizing traditional values alongside modern educational practices, the school aims to equip its student body with the necessary skills to succeed in an ever-changing landscape while maintaining the identity of its close-knit rural community.

344

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riverdale High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	331
Hispanic	5
Black	1
Two or More	5
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
331 (96.2 %)
Hispanic
5 (1.5 %)
Two or More
5 (1.5 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Riverdale Local
Phone:	(419)694-2211
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	344
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	297
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 80

Grade 10 82

Grade 11 91

Grade 12 91