Enrollment
321
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Mt Blanchard, OH
Riverdale High School
Federal NCES profile for Riverdale High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390475102909
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverdale High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Mt Blanchard · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 86.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverdale High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverdale High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Mt Blanchard, OH.
School address
District: Riverdale Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390475102909 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+174% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Riverdale High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Riverdale High School
Riverdale High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Mt Blanchard, Ohio, enrolling 321 students.
At 17.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 86.6% of students qualify for free meals, 174% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 321 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 33 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 107 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Riverdale Local also operates Riverdale Elementary School (221 students) and Riverdale Middle School (208 students) alongside Riverdale High School.
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 Riverdale High School compares
Riverdale High School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▼ 2% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.6% | ▲ 174% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
86.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 174% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 55% in Ohio - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,533
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 107 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.0 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 95.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 95.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.1, Riverdale High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Riverdale Local, which includes Riverdale High School.
$13,533
Per student
-8%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.0%
State 42.0%
Federal 12.0%
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 Riverdale High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverdale Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverdale Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverdale Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverdale High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~321 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Riverdale High School
How many students attend Riverdale High School?
Riverdale High School has 321 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mt Blanchard, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverdale High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverdale High School is 17.8:1, which is 2% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverdale High School?
86.6% of students at Riverdale High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverdale High School?
The largest demographic group at Riverdale High School is White at 95.3% of enrollment, in Mt Blanchard, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverdale High School?
Riverdale High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Riverdale High School rank among public schools in Mt Blanchard?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverdale High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Mt Blanchard, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mt Blanchard on the city page.
Is Riverdale High School a good school?
Riverdale High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools. 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 Riverdale Local?
Besides Riverdale High School, Riverdale Local also operates Riverdale Elementary School (221 students), Riverdale Middle School (208 students), and Riverdale Elementary School (197 students). See the Riverdale Local district page for the complete list.
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