RIVERSIDE JSHS
Riverside JSHS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Riverside SD school district, located in Taylor, PA with about 692 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 56 teachers, Riverside JSHS has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
Riverside Junior-Senior High School, located in Taylor, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Riverside School District. As a combined junior-senior high school, it accommodates students in grades 7 through 12, fostering an environment that bridges the gap between middle school development and high school preparation. The school is centrally located in Lackawanna County, acting as a vital community hub for families in the Taylor and Moosic areas.
Academically, Riverside JSHS offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. In addition to core subjects, the school typically provides a range of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, student organizations, and arts initiatives, which are central to the school’s culture. By emphasizing both academic rigor and student engagement, the institution strives to cultivate a supportive environment that encourages personal growth and community involvement for its diverse student body.
For more information, contact Riverside JSHS at (570) 562-2121 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Taylor, PA 18517-1938
(570) 562-2121
RIVERSIDE JSHS is a public Title I school in Taylor, PA with about 692 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Riverside SD
- Total Students:
- 692
- Teachers:
- 56.56
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not 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 692 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending RIVERSIDE JSHS is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.
- White
- 79.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.3%
- Black or African American
- 3.3%
- Asian
- 2.2%
- Two or more races
- 1.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.6%
- Male
- 51.4%
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.