- Enrollment
- 1,692
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fredericksburg, VA
Riverbend High
Federal NCES profile for Riverbend High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510364002462
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverbend High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #5 of 5
- high schools in Fredericksburg · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 26.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverbend High has class sizes larger than 86% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverbend High ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Fredericksburg, VA.
School address
District: Spotsylvania County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510364002462 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Riverbend High held near 1,950 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-45 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 117.8 → 145.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-45 students YoY 510364002462 · Fredericksburg, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,913 enr · 16.4:1 · 26.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Massaponax High (1,692 students)
Riverbend High held near 1,950 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-45 headcount). Teacher FTE added 117.8 → 145.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Riverbend High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Riverbend High
1,913 students
- Massaponax Hig
Massaponax High
1,692 students
- Courtland High
Courtland High
1,497 students
- Spotsylvania H
Spotsylvania High
1,394 students
- Chancellor Hig
Chancellor High
1,321 students
- Spotsylvania M
Spotsylvania Middle
1,009 students
What this shows Riverbend High reports 1,913 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverbend High compares
Riverbend High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.5% | ▼ 54% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,913 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,913
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 86% in Virginia - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,858
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
139
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.9%
Hispanic or Latino 21.9%
African American 13.3%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Riverbend High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 29
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spotsylvania County Public Schools reports $13,858 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverbend High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massaponax High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Courtland High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spotsylvania High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chancellor High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spotsylvania Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverbend High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,497
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,321
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,009
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools in Fredericksburg
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Stafford Senior High
Standard public school
2,198 students 12:1 students per teacher
Massaponax High
Standard public school
1,692 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Chancellor High
Standard public school
1,321 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
James Monroe High
Standard public school
1,013 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,913 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverbend High
How many students attend Riverbend High?
Riverbend High has 1,913 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fredericksburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,995 (2022-23) → 1,950 (2023-24), nearly flat (-45).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverbend High?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverbend High is 16.4:1, which is 18% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverbend High?
26.5% of students at Riverbend High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverbend High?
The largest demographic group at Riverbend High is White at 53.9% of enrollment, in Fredericksburg, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverbend High?
Riverbend High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Riverbend High rank among high schools in Fredericksburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverbend High ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Fredericksburg, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Fredericksburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Spotsylvania County Public Schools?
Besides Riverbend High, Spotsylvania County Public Schools also operates Massaponax High (1,692 students), Courtland High (1,497 students), and Spotsylvania High (1,394 students). See the Spotsylvania County Public Schools district page for the complete list.