Riverside Jr/Sr High School

1,699 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Riverside Junior/Senior High School, located in Painesville, Ohio, serves as the flagship secondary educational facility for the Riverside Local School District. The school provides a comprehensive academic environment that bridges the middle and high school years, offering a diverse curriculum that includes core subjects, elective pathways, and advanced placement opportunities designed to prepare students for both college and career readiness.

Beyond academics, Riverside is known for its robust extracurricular culture, boasting a wide array of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student-led organizations. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, aiming to foster personal growth, civic responsibility, and community engagement among its student body. With a focus on modern instructional techniques and student support services, the institution strives to cultivate an inclusive environment that encourages academic excellence and holistic development.

1,699

Total Students

75.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riverside Jr/Sr High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,391
Hispanic	165
Black	50
Asian	9
Two or More	80
Pacific Islander	4

White
1,391 (81.9 %)
Hispanic
165 (9.7 %)
Two or More
80 (4.7 %)
Black
50 (2.9 %)
Asian
9 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (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 Local
Phone:	(440)352-3341
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	1,699
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	75.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	384
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	127

* 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 8 259

Grade 9 368

Grade 10 353

Grade 11 368

Grade 12 351