Riverdale High School

Public 9-12

 2600 Buckingham Rd
       Fort Myers, FL  33905-2417


(239) 694-4141

District: Lee

SchoolDigger Rank:
365th of 792 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,117 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  25.8 Help
Number of students:  1,880

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
45.1%
White:
43.6%
African American:
7.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.7% Help


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Compare Details Riverdale High School ranks better than 53.9% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 9th among 25 ranked high schools in the Lee School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.51. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Riverdale High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (45.1%), White (43.6%), African American (7.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Riverdale High School is 25.8. 19 high schools in the Lee School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Riverdale High School employs 72.8 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverdale High School is $7,117. 22 high schools in the Lee School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Riverdale High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Riverdale High School 365th of 792 Florida public high schools. (See Riverdale High School in the ranking list.)

Lee:

SchoolDigger ranks Lee 48th of 67 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Riverdale High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 51.98 257th 484 46.9%
2005 37.75 332nd 487 31.8%
2006 39.55 319th 477 33.1%
2007 48.57 301st 563 46.5%
2008 59.41 239th 577 58.6%
2009 63.99 215th 587 63.4%
2010 63.16 235th 620 62.1%
2011 58.83 278th 622 55.3%
2012 50.48 234th 606 61.4%
2013 48.38 299th 648 53.9%
2014 46.30 357th 687 48.0%
2016 45.32 324th 693 53.2%
2017 40.67 366th 714 48.7%
2018 48.16 303rd 716 57.7%
2019 35.16 438th 734 40.3%
2021 31.82 457th 746 38.7%
2022 32.91 469th 774 39.4%
2023 42.51 365th 792 53.9%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Riverdale High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1507 277 21 204 4 n/a n/a 0 2013
1989 1509 291 29 218 5 n/a n/a 0 2052
1990 1409 261 23 207 2 n/a n/a 0 1902
1991 1341 209 17 185 4 n/a n/a 0 1756
1992 1331 224 13 185 11 n/a n/a 0 1764
1993 1325 243 14 225 7 n/a n/a 0 1814
1994 1374 244 19 225 4 n/a n/a 0 1866
1995 763 202 15 156 2 n/a n/a 0 1138
1996 763 202 15 156 2 n/a n/a 0 1138
1997 780 210 27 187 1 n/a n/a 0 1205
1998 810 237 30 186 0 n/a n/a 0 1263
1999 831 202 23 203 2 n/a n/a 0 1261
2000 980 228 20 247 2 n/a n/a 0 1477
2001 1063 190 20 282 2 n/a n/a 0 1557
2002 1219 167 18 326 6 n/a n/a 0 1736
2003 1219 167 18 326 6 n/a n/a 0 1736
2004 1341 154 28 412 6 n/a n/a 0 1941
2005 1421 153 26 407 5 n/a n/a 0 2012
2006 1449 147 29 457 6 n/a n/a 0 2088
2007 1377 172 40 478 6 n/a n/a 16 2089
2008 1357 180 34 492 7 n/a n/a 27 2097
2009 1109 136 32 370 5 n/a n/a 16 1668
2010 1088 126 24 365 5 n/a n/a 9 1617
2011 1131 122 21 337 5 0 18 0 1634
2012 1234 133 25 409 4 1 19 0 1825
2013 1307 150 30 469 4 0 28 0 1988
2014 1260 147 31 466 4 1 33 0 1942
2015 1247 166 33 557 4 1 36 0 2044
2016 1191 195 44 570 6 1 51 0 2058
2017 1200 224 41 644 7 2 49 0 2167
2018 1189 237 46 776 5 3 54 0 2310
2019 1118 242 49 846 6 2 53 0 2316
2020 1046 255 45 921 7 2 53 0 2329
2021 911 235 47 916 3 2 48 0 2162
2022 880 202 42 934 5 2 38 0 2103
2023 820 149 26 848 5 2 30 0 1880

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Riverdale High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2013 89.0 22.6 23.3
1989 2052 103.0 19.9 22.3
1990 1902 106.0 17.9 22.1
1991 1756 92.0 19.0 17.3
1992 1764 87.0 20.2 18.7
1993 1814 79.0 23.0 19.2
1994 1866 86.0 21.7 21.7
1995 1138 55.0 20.7 23.6
1996 1138 55.0 20.7 23.6
1997 1205 56.0 21.5 17.4
1998 1263 63.0 20.0 20.3
1999 1261 65.0 19.4 26.9
2000 1477 74.0 20.0 27.5
2001 1557 72.0 21.6 28.3
2002 1736 80.0 21.7 37.3
2003 1736 80.0 21.7 37.3
2004 1941 94.0 20.6 40.6
2005 2012 95.0 21.2 41.4
2006 2088 106.0 19.7 38.6
2007 2089 106.0 19.7 34.7
2008 2097 111.0 18.9 38.6
2009 1668 91.2 18.5 44.6
2010 1617 81.0 19.9 51.1
2011 1634 80.5 20.2 51.5
2012 1825 89.3 20.4 52.7
2013 1988 98.0 20.2 54.9
2014 1942 100.0 19.4 52.8
2015 2044 99.0 20.6 56.2
2016 2058 100.0 20.5 40.1
2017 2167 102.0 21.2 38.7
2018 2310 107.0 21.5 43.2
2019 2316 106.8 21.6 37.9
2020 2329 105.3 22.1 38.7
2021 2162 91.8 23.5 41.6
2022 2103 84.5 24.8 43.7
2023 1880 72.8 25.8 46.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Riverdale High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2013 89.0 22.6 23.3
1989 2052 103.0 19.9 22.3
1990 1902 106.0 17.9 22.1
1991 1756 92.0 19.0 17.3
1992 1764 87.0 20.2 18.7
1993 1814 79.0 23.0 19.2
1994 1866 86.0 21.7 21.7
1995 1138 55.0 20.7 23.6
1996 1138 55.0 20.7 23.6
1997 1205 56.0 21.5 17.4
1998 1263 63.0 20.0 20.3
1999 1261 65.0 19.4 26.9
2000 1477 74.0 20.0 27.5
2001 1557 72.0 21.6 28.3
2002 1736 80.0 21.7 37.3
2003 1736 80.0 21.7 37.3
2004 1941 94.0 20.6 40.6
2005 2012 95.0 21.2 41.4
2006 2088 106.0 19.7 38.6
2007 2089 106.0 19.7 34.7
2008 2097 111.0 18.9 38.6
2009 1668 91.2 18.5 44.6
2010 1617 81.0 19.9 51.1
2011 1634 80.5 20.2 51.5
2012 1825 89.3 20.4 52.7
2013 1988 98.0 20.2 54.9
2014 1942 100.0 19.4 52.8
2015 2044 99.0 20.6 56.2
2016 2058 100.0 20.5 40.1
2017 2167 102.0 21.2 38.7
2018 2310 107.0 21.5 43.2
2019 2316 106.8 21.6 37.9
2020 2329 105.3 22.1 38.7
2021 2162 91.8 23.5 41.6
2022 2103 84.5 24.8 43.7
2023 1880 72.8 25.8 46.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Riverdale High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $345 (5.6%) $5,766 (94.4%) $6,111
2019 $269 (4.1%) $6,256 (95.9%) $6,525
2020 $274 (4.4%) $5,911 (95.6%) $6,186
2021 $377 (6.0%) $5,940 (94.0%) $6,318
2022 $1,150 (16.2%) $5,968 (83.9%) $7,117

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Riverdale High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 438th of 734 High schoolsRanks 365th of 792 High schools
 13.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Riverdale High School)4945
 4%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)5150
 1%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Riverdale High School)4647
 1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)4844
 4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Riverdale High School)5860
 2%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Lee)5651
 5%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (Riverdale High School)5761
 4%
   End of Course US History (Lee)6454
 10%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Riverdale High School)2522
 3%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Lee)6048
 12%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Riverdale High School)4126
 15%
   End of Course Geometry (Lee)5041
 9%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students23161880
 18.8%
African American242149
 38.4%
American Indian65
 16.7%
Asian4926
 46.9%
Hispanic846848
 0.2%
Pacific Islander22
White1118820
 26.7%
Two or More Races5330
 43.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.9%46.7%
 8.8%


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Students at Riverdale High School are 45% Hispanic, 44% White, 8% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Riverdale High School ranks 365th of 792 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,880 students attended Riverdale High School.


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