RIVERDALE HIGH SCHOOL
Riverdale High School is a public high school that is part of the Riverdale SD 51J school district, located in Portland, OR with about 239 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 18 teachers, Riverdale High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Riverdale High School, located in the Dunthorpe neighborhood of Portland, Oregon, is a small, public high school that operates as part of the independent Riverdale School District. Renowned for its intimate academic environment, the school maintains a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, small class sizes, and strong student-teacher relationships. Because of its size, the school fosters a tight-knit community where students are encouraged to engage deeply in both their academic pursuits and extracurricular activities.
The school is well-regarded for its focus on liberal arts and its unique "one-room schoolhouse" philosophy that carries over into its high school culture, promoting individualized attention and a high level of accountability. Riverdale draws students not only from its local district but also through a popular open-enrollment/transfer program, which attracts families seeking an alternative to the larger comprehensive high schools found in the surrounding districts. With a campus situated near the scenic Terwilliger corridor, the school provides a quiet, focused setting that balances traditional academic excellence with modern, inquiry-based learning methods.
For more information, contact Riverdale High School at (503) 262-4844 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 262-4844
http://www.riverdaleschool.com
RIVERDALE HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Portland, OR with about 239 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Oregon
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Riverdale SD 51J
- Total Students:
- 239
- Teachers:
- 18.09
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 239 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending RIVERDALE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.
- White
- 88.3%
- Two or more races
- 5.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.3%
- Asian
- 2.5%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 47.7%
- Male
- 52.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.