- Enrollment
- 2,887
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jacksonville, FL
Riverside High School
Federal NCES profile for Riverside High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120048000648
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverside High School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Florida schools.
- #20 of 23
- high schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 59.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverside High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside High School ranks #20 of 23 high schools in Jacksonville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Riverside High School held near 1,593 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 70.0 → 73.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 120048000648 · Jacksonville, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,638 enr · 23.4:1 · 59.7% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students)
Riverside High School held near 1,593 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 70.0 → 73.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Riverside High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Atlantic Coast
Atlantic Coast High School
2,887 students
- Sandalwood Hig
Sandalwood High School
2,627 students
- Mandarin High
Mandarin High School
2,343 students
- Duncan U. Flet
Duncan U. Fletcher High School
2,184 students
- First Coast Hi
First Coast High School
2,098 students
- This school
Riverside High School
1,638 students
What this shows Riverside High School reports 1,638 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverside High School compares
Riverside High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.4:1 | ▲ 31% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.7% | ▲ 15% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,638 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,638
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 89% in Florida - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
60.6%
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
$11,670
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 546 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
248
in-school suspensions + 150 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 20 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 67.9%
White 13.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 67.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, Riverside High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Duval reports $11,670 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverside High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sandalwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mandarin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Duncan U. Fletcher High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| First Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverside High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,627
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 2,184
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 2,098
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~1,638 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Riverside High School
How many students attend Riverside High School?
Riverside High School has 1,638 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jacksonville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,567 (2022-23) → 1,593 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside High School is 23.4:1, which is 31% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverside High School?
59.7% of students at Riverside High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverside High School?
The largest demographic group at Riverside High School is African American at 67.9% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverside High School?
Riverside High School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower 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 Riverside High School rank among high schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside High School ranks #20 of 23 high schools in Jacksonville, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Jacksonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Duval?
Besides Riverside High School, Duval also operates Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students), Sandalwood High School (2,627 students), and Mandarin High School (2,343 students). See the Duval district page for the complete list.