RIVERSIDE H S

riverside.yisd.net

1,001 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,001

Total Students

70.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIVERSIDE H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	989
Black	3

Hispanic
989 (98.8 %)
White
9 (0.9 %)
Black
3 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	YSLETA ISD
Phone:	(915)434-7000
Website:	http://riverside.yisd.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,001
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	70.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	812
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 9 326

Grade 10 260

Grade 11 232

Grade 12 183