Enrollment
1,913
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510364002462
👥 S:T ratio 34
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 50/100 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
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
117.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.5%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Riverbend High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Riverbend High
Riverbend High is a large high school in Fredericksburg, Virginia, enrolling 1,913 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.4:1 is larger than about 86% of Virginia schools and 18% above the 13.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Virginia, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,913 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,868 Virginia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 118 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #109, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 64/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 29 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 383 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Fredericksburg's high schools, it stands alongside Stafford Senior High (2,198 students): Riverbend High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.4:1 vs 12:1).
Spotsylvania County Public Schools also operates Massaponax High (1,692 students) and Courtland High (1,497 students) alongside Riverbend High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Riverbend High compares
Riverbend High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,318
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Spotsylvania County Public Schools, which includes Riverbend High.
$13,318
Per student
-9%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.0%
State 41.8%
Federal 11.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,692
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,913 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Riverbend High a good school?
Riverbend High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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