Riverside High School

Riverside High School, a tight-knit high school in Wathena, Kansas, operated by Riverside, instructs 181 students, covering grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 410 students per school, that is 56% smaller than typical.

Within Riverside, which oversees 5 schools and 638 students, Riverside High School is one campus in the system.

Demographically, Riverside High School reports that the largest single group is White, at 76% of enrollment. Beyond that, the school reports 12% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, 3% Black. That is considerably less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 90%.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Riverside High School has 18 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 10.3:1. The state averages around 11.9:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. An estimated 48% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Riverside High School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 39.5% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 24.6%.

Across the wider county, Doniphan County reports that median household earnings sit near $74,028, about 22% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Doniphan County's 9 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,340 students), Riverside High School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Riverside Virtual High School, roughly 0.0 miles away. Within five miles, there are 4 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Riverside High School at 6th of 6; the average score across the group is 41.4%.

The campus sits in a bedroom-community setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Riverside High School's enrollment has remained close to its prior level since 2018, when it stood at 185 (now 181). The White share of enrollment edged down from 85% to 76% over that span.

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