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River View High School

36509 S LEMON DR, KENNEWICK, WA 99337 · (509) 582-2158 · Benton County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL321 STUDENTS
Enrollment
321
High
DISTRICT 297 · STATE 573
Student : Teacher
21.1:1
15 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.3:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
65%
208 students
DISTRICT 72% · STATE 51%
Community
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0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
86
Grade 10
80
Grade 11
92
Grade 12
63
Student demographics
White
48%
DISTRICT 43% · STATE 47%
Hispanic
49%
DISTRICT 53% · STATE 27%
Black
1%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 5%
Two+
2%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 9%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
55%
Female
45%

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Test scores

Smarter Balanced + WCAS 2022-23 . % Met or Exceeded Standard
English Language Arts
47.5%
WA avg 49.0% . +5.4pp since 2014
Math
13.6%
WA avg 39.2% . -2.4pp since 2014
Source: Smarter Balanced + WCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
321
-16 (-5%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
21.1:1
was 21.3:1
% White
48%
was 51%
% Hispanic
49%
was 44%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About River View High School

River View High School is an intimate 9-12 campus in KENNEWICK, Washington, operated by Finley School District. The school educates 321 students in grades 9 through 12. By comparison, Washington's public schools average about 573 students each, so River View High School sits 44% smaller than that benchmark.

River View High School is one of 3 schools operated by Finley School District, a district that instructs 892 students overall.

Demographically, River View High School reports that the largest single group is Hispanic at 49%, but no single group is in the majority; the rest looks like 48% White, 2% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 26% Hispanic, putting the school's mix visibly more Hispanic than the area baseline.

On the income-and-resources front, Staff filings list 15 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 21.1:1 students per teacher. That tracks the state average closely. About 65% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Benton County (around 49%), the school's rate is somewhat above typical.

Around the school, ACS estimates for Benton County put median household income runs about $89,874, 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 8%. River View High School is one of 69 public schools in Benton County (combined enrollment of about 38,191 students).

The closest other public school is Finley Middle School, roughly 0.1 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a residential area.

Looking at the recent track record. River View High School's enrollment has shrank 5% since 2018, when it stood at 337 (now 321). Over the same period, the Hispanic share rose from 44% to 49%.

In the discussion threads here, members of the River View High School community share and discuss science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.

Benton County at a glance

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Population
212,905
Census ACS
Median income
$89,874
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
33%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
69
38,191 students

Quick facts

School name
River View High School
District
Finley School District
Address
36509 S LEMON DR, KENNEWICK, WA 99337
Phone
(509) 582-2158
County
Benton County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
321
Teachers (FTE)
15
Student–teacher ratio
21.1:1
Free/Reduced lunch
208 (65%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
530291000469
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About River View High School
What is the total enrollment at River View High School?
River View High School enrolls approximately 321 students in grades 09-12.
Is River View High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
River View High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at River View High School?
Approximately 21.1:1 students per teacher at River View High School.
What is the student diversity at River View High School?
Student demographics at River View High School are roughly 48% White, 49% Hispanic, 1% Black, 2% Two or more.
Is River View High School public or private?
River View High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Finley School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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