Riverside High School
School Overview
Riverside High School is a public school located in Durham, North Carolina. It is a school in Durham Public Schools district.
According to the North Carolina state assessment result, 42% of students are proficient in Math learning and 43% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,810 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1 where a total of 133 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,810 students are attending Riverside High School. By gender, there are 991 and 819 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Riverside High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 406 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 69 | 34 | 35 |
| Asian | 18 | 10 | 8 |
| Black | 93 | 40 | 53 |
| White | 210 | 128 | 82 |
| Two or More Races | 16 | 6 | 10 |
| in LEP Program | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| IDEA program | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| Total | 406 | 218 | 188 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 133 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Riverside High School and the students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1. 94.7% of teachers are certified. 81.2% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 133 | Students per teacher: 14 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 126 | 94.7% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 6 | 4.5% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 7 | 5.3% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 18 | 13.5% |
| School counselors | 7 | Students per counselor: 259 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 3 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 125,953 Households |
| Population | 297,066 |
| Male | 149,039 |
| Female | 162,809 |
| Child Population | 80,168 |
| Total Housing Units | 136,060 Units |
| Average House Value | $223,000 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,067 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.60% |
| Average Household Income | $60,958 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 88.04% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Riverside High School offers 21 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 390 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 383 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Riverside High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 21 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 390 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 119 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 80 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 371 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 383 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
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