RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
RIVERSIDE H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the YSLETA ISD school district, located in EL PASO, TX with about 1,120 students offering grade levels from 9th 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 74 teachers, RIVERSIDE H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 High School, located at 301 Midway Drive in El Paso, Texas, is a prominent fixture within the Ysleta Independent School District (YISD). Serving a diverse community, the school is deeply rooted in the local history of the Lower Valley and maintains a strong sense of tradition and school spirit, famously known for its "Ranger" mascot. The campus is committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances rigorous academic standards with a variety of extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare students for post-secondary success.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Riverside High School emphasizes student involvement through a wide array of athletic programs, fine arts, and career and technical education (CTE) pathways. The school focuses on fostering a supportive environment that encourages students to develop leadership skills and civic responsibility. By leveraging the resources provided by the Ysleta Independent School District, Riverside aims to empower its student body to excel in an increasingly globalized world while staying connected to the unique culture of the El Paso community.
For more information, contact RIVERSIDE H S at (915) 434-7000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
EL PASO, TX 79915
(915) 434-7000
http://riverside.yisd.net
RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in EL PASO, TX with about 1,120 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- YSLETA ISD
- Total Students:
- 1,120
- Teachers:
- 74.4
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- 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 1,120 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 97% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 97.4%
- White
- 1.4%
- Black or African American
- 0.6%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.5%
- Male
- 52.5%
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.