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Riverside High School

Public Grades 9-12

Summary

Riverside High School is a public high school located in Cedar Rapids, Nebraska, serving grades 9-12 with a relatively small student population of 72 students. The school's racial makeup is predominantly White, with 93.06% of students identifying as such in the current school year.

Riverside High School has shown mixed academic performance compared to the state average. While the school outperformed the state in ACT English Language Arts and Science, it underperformed in ACT Mathematics. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 75th out of 215 high schools in 2022-2023 to 149th out of 209 high schools in 2020-2021. Riverside High School also has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 43.06% to 53.97%, indicating a higher proportion of students from lower-income families. However, the school has a relatively high per-student spending of $29,043 and a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7 to 8.3 students per teacher.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Central Valley High School, Fullerton High School, and St. Edward High School, Riverside High School's academic performance, as measured by ACT proficiency rates, is generally higher. This suggests that Riverside High School may be providing a stronger academic environment for its students. However, the school's fluctuating statewide ranking indicates that its performance may not be consistently strong compared to other high schools in Nebraska.

Students ?

8.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$30,797

Per pupil spending ?

51.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

408 W Dayton St
Cedar Rapids, NE 68627-5559

(308) 358-0640

District: Riverside Public Schools

Feeder schools for Riverside High School:

Elementary:	Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids
	Riverside Elementary - Spalding
Middle:	Riverside Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.6%

Hispanic:

7.8%

Two or more races:

2.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 67th percentile in 2017 → 65th in 2023

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Nebraska average (40% vs 28% meeting standards)

✓96% graduate in 4 years — above the Nebraska average (88%)

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Mathematics scores 13 pts below the Nebraska average

Students meeting standards (2022-2023) ?

This school40%

District avg40%

Nebraska avg28%

Not ranked this year

Riverside High School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	63.9	75 of 215	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	29.2	149 of 209	28.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	25.5	164 of 217	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	65.7	73 of 219	66.7%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	59.3	78 of 206	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	26.7	153 of 200	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	17.2	175 of 207	15.5%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2023)62nd percentile-3 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2022-2023) ?

English Language Arts67%+33 vs state

Science40%+15 vs state

Mathematics13%-13 vs state

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Schools Near Riverside High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NSCAS Mathematics (2025)	ACT Mathematics (2025)	ACT Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS Mathematics All Grades	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Riverside High School	Public	9-12	408 W Dayton St	Cedar Rapids	68627	Boone County	Riverside Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 358-0640	77	9	8.9	51.9%	69 (89.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.6%)								(n/a)				$30,797	$439	$25,343
Boone Central High School	Public	9-12	605 S 6th St	Albion	68620	Boone County	Boone Central Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 395-2134	210	19	11.1	31.0%	190 (90.5%)	3 (1.4%)	13 (6.2%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	38.8	105^th of 146 public high schools	28.1%		17.1	144^th of 168 public high schools	14.3%	39		44.4	51.1	$21,090	$687	$17,381
St Edward High School	Public	7-12	601 Clark St	Saint Edward	68660	Boone County	St Edward Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 678-2282	73	12	6.3		56 (76.7%)	2 (2.7%)	12 (16.4%)	1 (1.4%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)								(n/a)				$28,355	$504	$23,893
Fullerton High School	Public	7-12	606 4th St	Fullerton	68638	Nance County	Fullerton Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 536-2431	149	13	11.9	26.8%	141 (94.6%)	2 (1.3%)	4 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)								(n/a)	55.9			$23,244	$509	$19,362
Central Valley High School	Public	7-12	304 North Shannon Street	Greeley	68842	Greeley County	Central Valley Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 428-3145	133	19	7.0	44.4%	125 (94.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)								(n/a)				$39,452	$1,452	$33,786

Frequently Asked Questions about Riverside High School

What schools feed into Riverside High School?

Riverside High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids
Elementary : Riverside Elementary - Spalding
Middle : Riverside Middle School

How many students attend Riverside High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 77 students attended Riverside High School.

What district is Riverside High School in?

Riverside Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Riverside High School?

Students at Riverside High School are 90% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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