RIVERBEND HIGH

12301 Spotswood Furnace Rd.
Fredericksburg, VA 22407

1,995 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Riverbend High School, located in Fredericksburg, Virginia, is a prominent secondary institution within the Spotsylvania County Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is known for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which includes a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and various elective programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus is well-regarded for its modern facilities, which support a vibrant extracurricular environment featuring competitive athletics, performing arts, and a variety of student-led clubs.

Beyond its academic offerings, Riverbend High focuses heavily on fostering a strong sense of community and school spirit. The school emphasizes character development and student engagement, encouraging pupils to participate in community service and leadership opportunities. With its strategic location in the growing Spotsylvania area, Riverbend serves as a central hub for student life, consistently striving to balance rigorous educational standards with the social and personal growth of its student population.

1,995

Total Students

117.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIVERBEND HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,149
Hispanic	352
Black	285
Asian	50
Two or More	151
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	2

White
1,149 (57.6 %)
Hispanic
352 (17.6 %)
Black
285 (14.3 %)
Two or More
151 (7.6 %)
Asian
50 (2.5 %)
American Indian
6 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Spotsylvania County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)548-4051
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,995
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	117.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	464
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 9 526

Grade 10 517

Grade 11 474

Grade 12 478