Public School
Riverdale High School
- AOverall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- Portland, OR
- 42 reviews
- AcademicsA
- DiversityC+
- TeachersA
- College PrepA
- Clubs & ActivitiesC
- Health & SafetyA
- AdministrationB-
- SportsB
- FoodA
- Resources & FacilitiesB
Riverdale High School Rankings
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- Cost of LivingC-
- Good for FamiliesA
- HousingB-
Median Household Income
$142,515
National
$55,322Median Rent
$1,267
National
$949Median Home Value
$689,854
National
$184,700Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
A
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 100%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.6 responses
Poll
- 67%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.6 responses
Students
Diversity
C+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
236
Free or Reduced Lunch
0%
- 50%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.6 responses
- 83%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.6 responses
- 50%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.6 responses
Teachers
- 82%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.11 responses
- 91%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.11 responses
- 82%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.11 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
C
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$15,701/ year
National
$12,239- 38%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.8 responses
- 38%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.8 responses
- 13%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.8 responses
Riverdale High School Reviews
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We had high hopes when we sent our daughter to this high school. In the end, we were disappointed and pulled her out. While the academic rigor is present, the teachers are mixed; some are amazing, others just present the material and expect the students to figure it out on their own.
The culture is seemingly welcome at first, but can quickly turn if you don’t fit into the mold. Clubs are pretty nonexistent. Sports are scarce and since there are no on site facilities, also not convenient. And when we approached administrators about a serious issue we were having they seemed very attentive and concerned, but ultimately did nothing to help. And when they heard we were considering leaving the school no one approached us to ask why or if we’d reconsider. We did not feel the small school caring we were expecting.
We were paying as much tuition as St Mary’s and Jesuit HS, but definitely not getting our moneys worth. Ultimately, we would not recommend this school.
The culture is seemingly welcome at first, but can quickly turn if you don’t fit into the mold. Clubs are pretty nonexistent. Sports are scarce and since there are no on site facilities, also not convenient. And when we approached administrators about a serious issue we were having they seemed very attentive and concerned, but ultimately did nothing to help. And when they heard we were considering leaving the school no one approached us to ask why or if we’d reconsider. We did not feel the small school caring we were expecting.
We were paying as much tuition as St Mary’s and Jesuit HS, but definitely not getting our moneys worth. Ultimately, we would not recommend this school.
Riverdale is a small school with roughly 60 students per grade. It is a k-12 school although has a different campus for the high school. Because it is so small, you get lots of attention to really help ensure everyone is doing well. Everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed. For the most part education is very good. It’s weak spot is STEM which is unfortunate considering how many people at the school want to go into a STEM major. It is also a very wealthy school sitting in the town of dunthorpe. Many wealthy people live here, over half of the residents are in the top 1% of wealth which forces students to be very sheltered. This creates a lack of diversity which is challenging.
It was a wonderful community to be apart of. It allowed for students to explore their areas of interest through small class sizes and individualized curriculum. However, at times it seems removed from actually immersing students into the outside world. With the “bubble” type mentality that often caused students to explore things in an unhealthy manner.