River View High School

287 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

River View High School, located in Kennewick, Washington, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Finley School District. Positioned in a rural setting along the Columbia River, the school is known for its close-knit community atmosphere and smaller student body size, which allows for more personalized interaction between students and faculty. The school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering a supportive environment that encourages student involvement in extracurricular activities, athletics, and community-centered programs.

As a central hub for the small Finley community, River View High School emphasizes preparing students for post-secondary success, whether through college readiness pathways or vocational training. The campus reflects the district’s commitment to integrating modern educational standards with the traditions of a small-town school. By maintaining strong ties to the surrounding area, the school aims to cultivate responsible, well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute to their local community and the broader world beyond.

287

Total Students

16.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for River View High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	133
Hispanic	145
Black	1
Two or More	7

Hispanic
145 (50.7 %)
White
133 (46.5 %)
Two or More
7 (2.4 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Finley School District
Phone:	(509)582-2158
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	287
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	178
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 99

Grade 10 60

Grade 11 60

Grade 12 68