RIVER VIEW HIGH SCHOOL
RIVER VIEW HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the McDowell County Schools school district, located in BRADSHAW, WV with about 473 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 27 teachers, RIVER VIEW HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
RIVER VIEW HIGH SCHOOL, located in Bradshaw, West Virginia, serves as a central educational institution for students in McDowell County. Operating under the umbrella of the West Virginia Department of Education, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, providing a comprehensive academic environment designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. As a "Mountaineer" institution, it reflects the values and spirit typical of rural Appalachian schools, focusing on fostering both academic achievement and civic responsibility among its student body.
The school utilizes resources provided by the state to support a diverse curriculum that addresses the unique needs of its rural population. By maintaining a connection with the broader West Virginia educational system, RIVER VIEW HIGH SCHOOL works to ensure that its students have access to state-aligned standards, extracurricular opportunities, and vocational pathways. It serves not only as a place of learning but also as a vital hub for community events and student development in the Bradshaw area.
For more information, contact RIVER VIEW HIGH SCHOOL at (304) 967-7480 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BRADSHAW, WV 24817
(304) 967-7480
http://wvde.state.wv.us
RIVER VIEW HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in BRADSHAW, WV with about 473 enrolled students. See other public high schools in West Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- McDowell County Schools
- Total Students:
- 473
- Teachers:
- 27
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 473 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending RIVER VIEW HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 98% of the student body.
- White
- 97.7%
- Black or African American
- 1.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.8%
- Female
- 47.4%
- Male
- 52.6%
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.