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Jefferson Parish Public Schools

Riverdale High School

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  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Jefferson, LA
  • 138 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B
    2. Diversity
      A+
    3. Teachers
      C+
    4. College Prep
      B-
    5. Clubs & Activities
      C
    6. Health & Safety
      B-
    7. Administration
      B-
    8. Sports
      B-
    9. Food
      C+
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C-
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    Riverdale High School is an above average, public school located in Jefferson, LA. It has 1,139 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 21 to 1. According to state test scores, 76% of students are at least proficient in math and 84% in reading.
    jpschools.org
    (504) 833-7288
    240 Riverdale Drive
    Jefferson, LA 70121
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    Riverdale High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    84%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    76%
    Average Graduation Rate
    89%
    Average SAT
    990
    9 responses
    Average ACT
    23
    219 responses
    AP Enrollment
    7%
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    Living in the Area
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B
    2. Good for Families
      B
    3. Housing
      B-
    Median Household Income
    $46,199
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $880
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $175,700
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    B-
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    83%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.18 responses
    Poll
    72%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.18 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 68 responses
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    • Pep rallies
      21%
    • Homecoming games and dances
      21%
    • Slam n jam
      19%
    • Prom
      18%
    • Winter formal
      9%
    • We have fun and a good time
      4%
    • Spirit Week
      3%

    Students

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,139
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    55%
    80%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.20 responses
    75%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.20 responses
    85%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.20 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    21:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $40,769
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    25.8%
    76%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.25 responses
    88%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.25 responses
    76%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.25 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    C
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Low
    Expenses Per Student
    $11,351/ year
    National
    $12,239
    71%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.21 responses
    33%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.21 responses
    67%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.21 responses
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    Riverdale High School is an amazing School for academics. There are many programs for students depending on what they wish to do after high school. The IB program is for advanced students that wish to go to college after high school. There are programs for students that do not wish to go to college after school which helps them in finding trades and/or job opportunities available to them.
    Riverdale also gets students involved. There are many clubs such as the NHS, Key Club, Gaming, GSA, Chess, and more! There are also many athletic teams that students can get involved in such as track, football, baseball, softball, cheerleading, dance team, flag team, and more. The list goes on and on. An amazing thing about Riverdale is also that if there is not a club or sport that does not exsist at the school, if the student can find a sponsor in one of the teachers as well as other students that would like to be members, then they can create the club!
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    It’s very good, some classes are challenging and that’s what we need. The teachers help us learn more. If we don’t get a material, we have tutoring. Sports are very involving. There are sports that everyone can join like soccer, basketball, football, softball, volleyball, and dance teams. The clubs are interactive, but more clubs should be added. The clubs, such as National Honor Society, encourage us to help our community. We try to help the community by serving them. International Club adds to our knowledge of the world. It expands our view and knowledge of different cultures around the world.
    The school pretty much very ignorant of the environment and the students who are not in the IB program . The school also does not have preparation for college-entry exams. The administration is more concerned with hustling us making sure that we have expensive school apparel on instead of the safety of our school. In 9th grade, I was wearing a non Riverdale jacket because it was 40 degrees and I had gotten my jacket taken. They stuff 900+ kids in 1 set of bathrooms despite the fact that we have about 6 sets. The bathrooms in general are very unsanitary and hot. Students only have set times to go to the bathroom; sometimes the teacher does not allow the student to go then after they must wait an additional 20 minutes. On our everyday schedule the bathroom is closed for 45 minutes and those who have emergencies end up getting a lunch detention if they use the restroom. The cafeteria is unsanitary and food is under-cooked. The school also hustles us out of our money every chance they get